Keep Up With Nigeria National Teams: Men & Women's Category

Keep Up With Nigeria National Teams: Men & Women's Category

By Gbenga Gboyega

The year 2023 is almost halfway through, and football in Nigeria remains eventful as usual, as BSNSports.com.ng brings to you all you need to know about the current status, results, fixtures, and tournaments engaging all teams from the U-17 to the senior squad.

Starting from the base, Nigeria's U-17 side - the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria reached the final 8 in Algeria during the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations tournament, meeting their bus stop at the legs of the Burkina Faso U-17 side, losing 2 goals to 1.

Going up a nudge, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria kicked off their FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign on a winning note in Argentina, after coming from a goal down to pick up maximum points against the Dominican Republic U-20 team, winning 2 goals to 1.

Nigeria's Dream Team played their last competitive game against Guinea Bissau in March 2023, losing two goals to nothing over two legs, and consequently losing qualification to the Africa U23 Cup of Nations for 2023.

For the Ladies, the WAFU Zone B Women's U-20 championship showcases the Falconets of Nigeria opening their campaign on a dominant note by piping Niger for 7 unreplied goals in Ghana, with Esther Ajakaye leading the charge after churning out a Woman of the Match performance. 

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have a tall order to climb as they rally towards the global stage in July 2023, when the FIFA Women's World Cup will take center stage in Australia & New Zealand.

The senior Women's team will face the likes of Canada, host nation Australia, and Ireland in Group B.