Tough group but 'nothing to fear' for Ireland - Fallon Australia, Canada and Nigeria represent tough opposition for Republic of Ireland at next year's 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup but Vera Pauw's side need not … Soccer • 25 Oct 22
AFCON: Wins for Nigeria and Egypt Striker Sadiq Umar scored his first goal for Nigeria as they eased to a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations to … Soccer • 19 Jan 22
AFCON: Salah goals to get Egypt off the mark Mohamed Salah scored his first goal in six matches for Egypt to give them a 1-0 victory over Guinea Bissau in Garoua on Saturday and … Soccer • 15 Jan 22
Iheanacho signs new three-year deal with Leicester Leicester forward Kelechi Iheanacho has signed a new deal running to 2024, the club have announced. Soccer • 03 Apr 21
Ighalo on target to earn Nigeria third place Odion Ighalo's early strike earned Nigeria third spot at the Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-0 win over Tunisia. Soccer • 17 Jul 19
Mahrez strikes late to send Algeria into final Riyad Mahrez curled in an injury-time free-kick to send Algeria through to the Africa Cup of Nations final in a 2-1 victory against Nigeria. Soccer • 15 Jul 19
Germany march past Nigeria with a little help from VAR Nigeria coach Thomas Dennerby refused to blame VAR for their Women's World Cup exit at the hands of Germany but believes no one has found … Soccer • 22 Jun 19
'Incredibly harsh' - RTÉ panel discuss VAR controversy Richie Sadlier and Emma Byrne were both in agreement that Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was the victim of a "very harsh" VAR call in the … Soccer • 17 Jun 19
France take second chances to maintain 100% record Already-qualified France preserved their perfect record to top Group A at the women's World Cup with a 1-0 win against 10-woman Nigeria thanks to Wendie … Soccer • 17 Jun 19
Nigeria keep World Cup hopes alive with South Korea win Nigeria kept alive hopes of progress in the Women's World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Korea in Grenoble. Both sides had lost their … Soccer • 12 Jun 19
Routine opening victory as Norway see off NIgeria Norway cruised to a 3-0 victory over Nigeria in their Women's World Cup Group A match in Reims. Women's World Cup 2019 • 08 Jun 19
Victor Moses, 27, announces international retirement Chelsea and Nigeria wide man Victor Moses has announced his retirement from international football. Soccer • 15 Aug 18
Maradona says he's fine despite hospital rumours The Argentina great ran through every emotion watching his country in their final World Cup group game. World Cup 2018 • 27 Jun 18
Real Madrid Transfer Barometer: Sign the sub From Ronaldo in 2002 to James Rodriguez in 2014, Real Madrid have a proud history of spending big on the biggest talent at the World … World Cup 2018 • 26 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Nigeria 1-2 Argentina recap Argentina left it late but managed to qualify for the last 16, beating Nigeria 2-1. World Cup 2018 • 26 Jun 18
Permutations: What teams need in Group C and Group D Group C and Group D both conclude today and one of the game's traditional giants could be heading for the exit door. World Cup 2018 • 26 Jun 18
Musa double for Nigeria blows Group D wide open Ahmed Musa returned to the line-up with devastating effect as he scored both goals for Nigeria to help them resuscitate their World Cup hopes in … World Cup 2018 • 22 Jun 18
'Stop blaming Messi', Sampaoli tells Argentina fans Argentina's coach urged fans to stop blaming Lionel Messi when games do not go to script and instead appreciate all their captain has done for … World Cup 2018 • 20 Jun 18
Croatia off the mark with win over Nigeria Croatia took the early initiative in Group D as they saw off Nigeria in their World Cup opener at the Kaliningrad Stadium. World Cup 2018 • 16 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Croatia v Nigeria recap Croatia beat Nigeria in the final game of the day in Russia. World Cup 2018 • 16 Jun 18
Mikel: England have 'very good chance' to win World Cup Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel believes England can end 52 years of hurt in Russia following a 2-1 win over Nigeria, which saw Raheem Sterling … Soccer • 03 Jun 18
Kane & Cahill fire England past dogged Nigeria Harry Kane continued his scoring streak as England captain but Gareth Southgate's side made heavy work of beating Nigeria in their final Wembley outing before … Soccer • 02 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Why you should follow Nigeria The Super Eagles are back at another World Cup. Expect goals. Soccer • 11 Jun 18
Aguero suffers dizzy spells in defeat to Nigeria Sergio Aguero is set for a medical check-up at Manchester City after being taken unwell at half-time in Argentina's friendly against Nigeria. Soccer • 15 Nov 17
History beckons for Peru and Cape Verde Islands The last nine teams heading for next summer's World Cup will be confirmed in the next eight days, here we examine the key qualifying matches … Soccer • 09 Nov 17
