Nigeria

Nigeria forward Gift Monday expressed sadness at leaving Washington Spirit, but said she was excited about joining Boston Legacy FC, following her $500,000 transfer between the two NWSL clubs.

Nigeria's Super Falcons completed a 7-0 aggregate victory over Comoros in the second round of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers, with a 5-0 drubbing in Ikenne on Tuesday, to set up a third round meeting with Morocco.

Victor Osimhen marked his return from a month-long injury absence with an assist against Kasımpasa, giving the Turkish champions a boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League meeting with Barcelona.

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle said the players who earned Tuesday's 3-3 draw against Russia may have forced their way into his senior squad, following their performances in Nizhny Novgorod.

The opening rounds of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying - and the international friendlies that followed - have left many of the continent's established contenders with plenty of areas to improve.

A young and experimental Nigeria side pulled back a two-goal deficit to claim a 3-3 draw with Russia in an international friendly match in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday.

George Ilenikhena hopes his first goal for Nigeria will be the first of many, after marking his senior international debut with a goal in the Super Eagles' 2-1 win over Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Africa Cup of Nations qualifying has begun, with incoming head coaches picking up the reins, teams seeking to maintain their World Cup momentum, and the road to Pamoja 2027 finally beginning.

A top Nigerian National Sports Commission official says Nigeria have been vindicated over their challenge to DR Congo's use of ineligible players in World Cup qualifying.

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle expects the Super Eagles to play with intensity and go for victory against Russia on Tuesday.