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Nigeria make history as they reach FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final

Nigeria have taken a major step towards making history at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 after securing a place in their first-ever final with an impressive 3-1 victory over Brazil in the semi-finals. Nigeria produced a commanding second-half performance to overcome their South American opponents and keep their hopes of lifting the trophy alive. After a goalless first half, Nigeria returned with greater attacking intent and were rewarded in the 56th minute when Queen Joseph broke the deadlock to give her side the lead. The Nigerians continued to put Brazil under pressure, and their persistence paid off when Awawu Bashiru doubled the advantage in the 71st minute. Bashiru was not finished, finding the back of the net again in the 80th minute to put Nigeria firmly in control at 3-0. Brazil managed to pull one back through Greise Kelly in the 89th minute, but the late goal did little to change the outcome as Nigeria held on to secure a memorable victory. The statistics reflec...
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Sundowns overcome late scare to collect first victory in Egypt

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies showed their experience on the continental stage, scoring late to secure a 2-1 victory over Cameroonian side Lekié Football Filles in their second Group A match at the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League on Wednesday. The result was an important response from the South African side following their opening 0-0 draw against FC Masar, as they moved to four points from their first two matches. Sundowns looked the more threatening side from the opening exchanges. Ronnel Donnelly had an early opportunity to put her team ahead, but her effort struck the upright. The forward continued to cause problems for the Cameroonian defence and played an important role in the opening goal. After Bambanani Mbane had a goal ruled out for offside, Sundowns eventually found the breakthrough in the 42nd minute. Donnelly supplied the pass for Refilwe Tholakele, who finished to give the Brazilians a deserved lead going into half-time. Lekié returned with greater urgency after the break, w...
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Nigeria Carry Africa’s Hopes into FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Semi-Finals

Nigeria have secured their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Venezuela in the quarter-finals on Sunday. The West African side showed patience and determination in a closely contested encounter before finding the breakthrough in the closing stages. With the match heading towards a possible penalty shootout, captain Azeezat Oduntan converted an 89th-minute penalty to secure Nigeria’s passage into the last four. Venezuela proved a difficult opponent, but Nigeria held on during eight minutes of added time to protect their narrow advantage and keep their hopes of lifting the trophy alive. The victory marks Nigeria’s second appearance in the semi-finals of the competition, having previously reached the last four in 2022, when they finished third. The result also gives the team a record fourth victory in regulation time at a single edition of the tournament. Nigeria will now turn their attention to a challenging se...
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Sundowns Ladies Held to Goalless Draw in CAF Women’s Champions League Opener

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies began their 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League campaign with a goalless draw against Egyptian hosts FC Masar in their opening Group A encounter in Ismailia on Sunday. © @SundownsLadies The South African champions were hoping to make a winning start to their continental campaign, but had to settle for a point after struggling to find a breakthrough against a determined FC Masar side. Both teams showed intent going forward, but neither could make their opportunities count in a closely contested encounter. The result also reflected the competitiveness of Group A, with all four teams opening their campaigns with draws. In the other Group A fixture, Morocco’s FUS Rabat and Cameroon’s Lekié Football Filles also played to a 0-0 draw. The opening round has therefore produced four teams on one point each, with no goals scored in either match. Sundowns will be looking to improve their attacking output as the group-stage of progresses. The two-time African champions wi...
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Sundowns Ladies continental challenge campaign gets underway in Egypt

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies are set for another test on the African stage as they prepare to face Egyptian side FC Masar in their opening match of the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League on Sunday.  Sundowns Ladies group The South African side heads into the competition with a clear objective of competing for the continental title and adding another trophy to its growing collection. Having previously won the competition in 2021 and 2023, Sundowns understand what it takes to succeed at this level. Their opening encounter, however, will not be an easy assignment. FC Masar will have the advantage of playing in front of their home supporters and will be equally determined to begin their campaign with a positive result. The two sides are familiar with each other, having met at the 2024 edition of the competition, where FC Masar claimed a 1-0 victory. That result adds an interesting dimension to Sunday’s meeting, with Sundowns having an opportunity to respond and start this year’s campaign on...
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Ghana Advances and Morocco Heavily Defeated in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16

Ghana secured their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 after edging Argentina on penalties, while hosts Morocco were eliminated following a heavy defeat to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The Round of 16 delivered contrasting outcomes at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Wednesday, with Ghana keeping their campaign alive in a tense encounter and Morocco’s hopes of progressing on home soil coming to an end. Ghana and Argentina played to a 1-1 draw in regulation time before the West African side held their nerve to claim a 5-4 victory in the penalty shootout. The result marked an important achievement for Ghana, who showed composure under pressure to book their place among the last eight. Venezuela also produced an impressive performance, defeating Germany 1-0 to advance to the quarter-finals. The South American side took an early lead and defended it well against a German team that struggled to turn its opportunities into go...
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African Teams Target Quarter-Final Places at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

Four African nations will be looking to secure their places in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco as the tournament moves into the Round of 16. Ghana, Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria have progressed to the knockout stage, giving them an opportunity to continue their campaigns and showcase their talent on the international stage. With a place in the last eight at stake, the teams will need to be at their best to keep their hopes of lifting the trophy alive. Ghana will face Argentina on Wednesday, 28 October, in a match that promises to test their quality and determination. They will be aiming for a strong performance to move one step closer to the quarter-finals. Hosts Morocco will also be in action on Wednesday, taking on DPR Korea. Playing in front of their home supporters could provide extra motivation as they look to continue their journey in the competition. Kenya face Japan on Thursday, 29 October, with the team hoping to continue making history in their f...
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