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Nigeria’s Flamingos Face Final Test as NDC Calls for World Cup Glory in Abuja
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Nigeria’s Flamingos Face Final Test as NDC Calls for World Cup Glory in Abuja

With Japan looming in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final, Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s team—the Flamingos—stand at the precipice of history. The Nigeria Democratic Congress has now urged them to seal their legacy with a victory that would cement their place in football’s annals.

6 Nov 2026
Breaking NewsFIFA U-17 Women's World CupFlamingos
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South Sudan’s U-15 Boys Make Historic Debut in Azerbaijan’s FIFA World Cup Festival

South Sudan’s Under-15 national team has departed for Baku to compete in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival, marking a landmark moment for African football’s youngest generation. Guided by a veteran coaching staff, the Scorpion Boys face a grueling group stage against powerhouses like Nigeria and Jordan—while the tournament’s political and developmental stakes loom large.

21 Oct 2026
Azerbaijan HostingBreaking NewsFIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival
South Sudan’s U-15 Boys Make Historic Debut in Azerbaijan’s FIFA World Cup Festival
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South Sudan’s U-15 Boys Make Historic Debut in Azerbaijan’s FIFA World Cup Festival

South Sudan’s Under-15 national team has departed for Baku to compete in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival, marking a landmark moment for African football’s youngest generation. Guided by a veteran coaching staff, the Scorpion Boys face a grueling group stage against powerhouses like Nigeria and Jordan—while the tournament’s political and developmental stakes loom large.

21 Oct 2026
Azerbaijan HostingBreaking NewsSouth Sudan Football
Manchester United’s Eli Salisu secures England U15 World Cup call-up as academy’s next generation takes centre stage
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Manchester United’s Eli Salisu secures England U15 World Cup call-up as academy’s next generation takes centre stage

At just 15 years old, Manchester United’s Eli Salisu has become the first English player to earn a place in the inaugural U15 World Cup, a tournament that will serve as a proving ground for the future of the national team. With JJ Gabriel’s future at Old Trafford still uncertain, Salisu’s selection underscores the depth of United’s academy and England’s commitment to nurturing talent at an unprecedented level.

9 Oct 2026
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A 15-year-old from Darwin has defied expectations…
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A 15-year-old from Darwin has defied expectations…

A 15-year-old from Darwin has defied expectations to earn a place in Australia’s inaugural FIFA U-15 National Select squad, marking a landmark moment for the country’s youth football development. His selection follows a broader shift in global football, where refugee-born talents and underdog stories are reshaping the game’s future.

26 Sept 2026
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India Drawn in Group K for Historic Inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup in Baku
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India Drawn in Group K for Historic Inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup in Baku

The Indian U15 national team is set to make its debut in the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup, facing a challenging group stage lineup against Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos, and Senegal in Azerbaijan.

17 Sept 2026
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