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No fans? No problem: Ibom Angels defeated Queens on November 19, 2011, securing their seventh victory in the Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL). The match, held at the town stadium, saw Ibom Angels display remarkable resilience, winning 2-1. Although the game was played behind closed doors, the presence of Nigerian Sports Commissioner Elder Paul Basse, who watched and supported the team, undoubtedly provided a strong boost to Ibom Angels. Ibom Angels started strong, opening the scoring in the 10th minute through Hapinis Agboye. Queens quickly responded, equalizing in the 30th minute through Sain Fakunle, making it 1-1. For most of the remainder of the match, both sides were evenly matched, exchanging attacks and defenses. The turning point came in the 80th minute when Wami Georglin scored the winning goal for Ibom Angels, sending the substitutes into a frenzy. Ekiti Despite the absence of fans, the home team displayed tenacity and composure, ultimately securing three points – a victory that will undoubtedly boost their confidence for the remainder of the season. Uyo In the seventh round, Danaz Women defeated Queen Ahudianem 2-1, while Abiya Angels surprisingly won 1-0 away against the Queens. River Angels were in excellent form, sweeping Queen Heartland 5-0. In other results, Baby and Sun Queens drew 0-0 in Eliogebo. Remo Stars Women defeated Queen Robok 1-0 in Ekiti, while Convergence Queens and Amazon Nasarawa drew 1-1 in Iyamho. Uyo The Queens continued their winning streak, securing a 4-1 away victory against Queen Adamawa, while Queen Edo defeated Queen Pesset 2-1 in
. Akwa Ibom This victory against Commissioner Elder Paul Barce underscores the Ibom Angels’ growing confidence in their pursuit of the NWFL Super League title.
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Yaya Toure Praises Nigeria as the Most Impressive Team in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfield legend Yaya Toure has praised Nigeria’s “Super Eagles” as the best-performing team in the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
Also read: Trust Ekong joins Al Ahli to begin a new chapter in Qatar. In an exclusive interview with Bleacher Report Football, the four-time African Footballer of the Year praised Nigeria’s attacking style, consistency, and overall high level of play. He highlighted the “Super Eagles'” impressive statistics in the tournament, noting that they scored 14 goals and conceded only 4 before losing to hosts Morocco on penalties in the semi-final. “Nigeria played fantastic football. If you look at the statistics, you’ll see they scored more goals than usual, they were all-out, full of attacking spirit, and played very exciting football. Nigeria impressed me the most,” Toure said. Nigeria defeated Egypt on penalties to finish third. Touré attributed the team’s success to its squad depth and attacking potential. He also praised the performances of Morocco and Algeria in the tournament. Touré described Morocco as pragmatic and efficient with sharp counter-attacks; while Algeria, though eliminated by the Super Eagles, still performed admirably. Touré also commended the Congolese team’s fighting spirit and pointed out that although the Ivory Coast team is young and inexperienced, it has shown future potential. His comments highlight the growing recognition of Nigerian football’s strength and foreshadow a bright future for the Super Eagles on the international stage. Recognition from a player of Touré’s caliber helps to increase appreciation for Nigerian attacking football and promotes the emergence of a new generation of African football talent.
Nigerian skeleton queen Simidler AdeAgbo finished 18th in Germany and looks forward to even greater achievements in 2026 Nigerian skeleton athlete Simidler AdeAgbo showed renewed optimism after a successful return to the Bobsleigh World Cup, finishing 18th in the 2025/26 season in Altenberg, Germany.
Also read: Nicole Payne to join Orlando Glory Football Club. AdeAgbo finished 18th out of 20 competitors with a total time of 2:01.26, 2.29 seconds behind champion Kelly Humphries of the United States. Despite the modest result, this performance is significant for the pioneer who will return to the top level in 2024 after a serious injury.
On X (formerly Twitter), AdeAgbo reflected on her journey back to the World Cup, describing her comeback as the best proof of resilience and determination.
“At the beginning of 2026, I looked back on the journey that has brought me to where I am today,” she wrote. “From health setbacks to the World Cup—every obstacle overcome was worthwhile. This year, I want to show the world the boundless potential of African women. The best is yet to come.”
Her words were accompanied by an inspiring video highlight reel documenting her recovery, training, and return to the international stage, highlighting the immense physical and mental demands the sport places on athletes.
AdeAgbo made history after transitioning from athletics to skeleton and luge in 2017.
She became the first female skeleton athlete in Nigeria and Africa, making her Olympic debut at the 2018 Winter Olympics, finishing 20th and becoming the first Black athlete to compete in the event. In 2022, she made history again, becoming the first African woman to win an international luge title, taking the women’s luge title at the European Cup in Germany. At the World Cup in Altenberg, Olympic champion Humphries made a strong comeback, winning the luge World Cup title again after three years.
Australian athlete Bree Walker won the silver medal, while German athlete Laura Nolte, the reigning 2023/24 world champion, stood on the podium.
Adjagbo’s outstanding performance in Germany marks another step forward in her preparations for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy. She hopes to continue pushing her limits at the Winter Olympics and inspire a new generation of African winter athletes.
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In other results, Baby and Sun Queens drew 0-0 in Eliogebo. Remo Stars Women defeated Queen Robok 1-0 in Ekiti, while Convergence Queens and Amazon Nasarawa drew 1-1 in Iyamho. Uyo The Queens continued their winning streak, securing a 4-1 away victory against Queen Adamawa, while Queen Edo defeated Queen Pesset 2-1 in
. Akwa Ibom This victory against Commissioner Elder Paul Barce underscores the Ibom Angels’ growing confidence in their pursuit of the NWFL Super League title.
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Yaya Toure Praises Nigeria as the Most Impressive Team in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfield legend Yaya Toure has praised Nigeria’s “Super Eagles” as the best-performing team in the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
Also read: Trust Ekong joins Al Ahli to begin a new chapter in Qatar. In an exclusive interview with Bleacher Report Football, the four-time African Footballer of the Year praised Nigeria’s attacking style, consistency, and overall high level of play. He highlighted the “Super Eagles'” impressive statistics in the tournament, noting that they scored 14 goals and conceded only 4 before losing to hosts Morocco on penalties in the semi-final. “Nigeria played fantastic football. If you look at the statistics, you’ll see they scored more goals than usual, they were all-out, full of attacking spirit, and played very exciting football. Nigeria impressed me the most,” Toure said. Nigeria defeated Egypt on penalties to finish third. Touré attributed the team’s success to its squad depth and attacking potential. He also praised the performances of Morocco and Algeria in the tournament. Touré described Morocco as pragmatic and efficient with sharp counter-attacks; while Algeria, though eliminated by the Super Eagles, still performed admirably. Touré also commended the Congolese team’s fighting spirit and pointed out that although the Ivory Coast team is young and inexperienced, it has shown future potential. His comments highlight the growing recognition of Nigerian football’s strength and foreshadow a bright future for the Super Eagles on the international stage. Recognition from a player of Touré’s caliber helps to increase appreciation for Nigerian attacking football and promotes the emergence of a new generation of African football talent.
Nigerian skeleton queen Simidler AdeAgbo finished 18th in Germany and looks forward to even greater achievements in 2026 Nigerian skeleton athlete Simidler AdeAgbo showed renewed optimism after a successful return to the Bobsleigh World Cup, finishing 18th in the 2025/26 season in Altenberg, Germany.
Also read: Nicole Payne to join Orlando Glory Football Club. AdeAgbo finished 18th out of 20 competitors with a total time of 2:01.26, 2.29 seconds behind champion Kelly Humphries of the United States. Despite the modest result, this performance is significant for the pioneer who will return to the top level in 2024 after a serious injury.
On X (formerly Twitter), AdeAgbo reflected on her journey back to the World Cup, describing her comeback as the best proof of resilience and determination.
“At the beginning of 2026, I looked back on the journey that has brought me to where I am today,” she wrote. “From health setbacks to the World Cup—every obstacle overcome was worthwhile. This year, I want to show the world the boundless potential of African women. The best is yet to come.”
Her words were accompanied by an inspiring video highlight reel documenting her recovery, training, and return to the international stage, highlighting the immense physical and mental demands the sport places on athletes.
AdeAgbo made history after transitioning from athletics to skeleton and luge in 2017.
She became the first female skeleton athlete in Nigeria and Africa, making her Olympic debut at the 2018 Winter Olympics, finishing 20th and becoming the first Black athlete to compete in the event. In 2022, she made history again, becoming the first African woman to win an international luge title, taking the women’s luge title at the European Cup in Germany. At the World Cup in Altenberg, Olympic champion Humphries made a strong comeback, winning the luge World Cup title again after three years.
Australian athlete Bree Walker won the silver medal, while German athlete Laura Nolte, the reigning 2023/24 world champion, stood on the podium.
Adjagbo’s outstanding performance in Germany marks another step forward in her preparations for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy. She hopes to continue pushing her limits at the Winter Olympics and inspire a new generation of African winter athletes.