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After completing her high school career in Japan in 2024, she split time playing in an AAU league in the Philippines and training in Nigeria The post Stephanie Okechukwu: World’s tallest women’s college basketball player makes her debut appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Saturday, November 7, as they seek to make history by winning their first title. The post FIFA U-17 WWC Final: Nigeria vs Japan – date, time and where to watch appeared first on Vanguard News.

Thierno Barry extended his red-hot streak with a double as Everton beat Coventry 3-1 to climb into fifth place in the Premier League on Friday. The post Red-hot Barry strikes twice as Everton sink Coventry appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kylian Mbappe headlined the France squad named Friday by coach Zinedine Zidane for their Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey after picking up an injury on international duty in September, while Pablo Pagis was handed a debut call-up. The post Mbappe headlines Zidane’s France squad, Pagis gets call-up appeared first on Vanguard News.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is set to undergo knee surgery after sustaining an injury during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash against VfB Stuttgart. The post Osimhen sustains knee injury, to miss Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers appeared first on Vanguard News.

Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono is reportedly considering retiring from football after his collision with Spanish striker Jesus de Miguel, who died following the incident. The post Goalkeeper Jesus Owono considers quitting football after striker’s death – report appeared first on Vanguard News.

Jobe Bellingham was named alongside older brother Jude in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the first time on Friday as Chelsea’s Cole Palmer missed out. The post Jude’s brother Jobe Bellingham gets England call-up appeared first on Vanguard News.

Military sources confirmed to newsmen in Jos that the arrest was made on Thursday during a routine security operation aimed at identifying and apprehending suspected criminal elements operating within the area. The post Troops arrest suspected terrorist in Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.

Michael Carrick takes charge of Manchester United for what could be the last time against Aston Villa this weekend as he battles to save his job despite a morale-boosting midweek victory over Roma. The post EPL: Carrick fights for Man Utd job ahead of international break appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bournemouth extended their perfect Europa League record on Thursday as they came from behind to win 3-1 at 10-man Sparta Prague, while Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan suffered a third defeat in four matches. The post Bournemouth stay perfect in Europa League as Milan lose again appeared first on Vanguard News.

Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has told his team to stay grounded and finish the job as they face Japan in today’s 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco. Nigeria are the first African team to reach the U-17 Women’s World Cup final, but Busari insists “the 2026 U-17 WWC final: Busari keeps Flamingos grounded before Japan clash, makes demand

The Premier League matchday ten started on Friday after the Champions League matches in mid-week. Everton defeated Coventry City 3-1 at home on Friday night, with Thierno Barry and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scoring the goals. More fixtures will be played on Saturday and Sunday across different grounds in England. DAILY POST takes a look at the EPL: 4 fixtures we could see shock results this weekend

Remo Stars head coach, Olumide Ajibolade has penned an emotional letter to the club’s fans ahead of the new Nigeria National League, NNL, season. In the letter, Ajibolade described the new season as a fresh chapter for the Sky Blue Stars as they begin their quest for an immediate return to the Nigeria Premier Football NNL: Ajibolade pens emotional letter to Remo Stars fans ahead of season opener

Japan captain Honoka Yotsumoto says her team is determined to honour their predecessors by winning the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title. The Little Nadeshiko will be making their fourth appearance in the final of the competition, having previously reached the title-deciding match in 2010, 2014 and 2016. Japan’s only triumph came at the 2026 U-17 WWC: Japan want to make history against Flamingos – Yotsumoto

Former Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has voiced his disappointment over Vinicius Junior’s recent performances, admitting he feels sorry for the Real Madrid forward as he struggles to rediscover his best form. The Frenchman believes the Brazilian winger has lost the confidence and attacking threat that previously made him one of the most dangerous players in LaLiga: ‘I feel sorry for him, it saddens me’ – Ex-Barça star pities Vinicius Junior

Japan head coach Sadayoshi Shirai is expecting a difficult duel against Nigeria’s Flamingos in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Asians are unbeaten in Morocco and have conceded just two goals. Shirai’s side also scraped through a difficult test in the knockout round against Ghana and DPR Korea on their 2026 U-17 WWC: Japan coach Shirai warns of tough challenge against Flamingos

Flamingos captain Harmony Chidi has said the players are determined to make Nigeria proud by winning the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title. Akeem Busari’s side will take on Japan in the final of the competition at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 4, Rabat on Saturday (today). It will be the first-ever meeting 2026 U-17 WWC: Nigeria will never forget winning trophy – Flamingos captain Chidi

Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has unveiled his first squad since Cristiano Ronaldo ended his international career, making seven alterations to the team ahead of their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football earlier this week, bringing an end to an illustrious career in which he established himself as the Portugal: Jorge Jesus makes seven changes after Ronaldo’s retirement Full squad

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has dropped Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Kobbie Mainoo from his Three Lions squad. Tuchel also handed first senior call-ups to Jobe Bellingham, brother of Jude, and Fulham midfielder Josh King. England’s next Nations League fixtures are against Croatia and Spain later this month. England squad in full: Goalkeepers: Jordan Nations League: Tuchel axes Palmer, Foden, Mainoo, hands Jobe Bellingham England chance Full list

The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final is set to be a historic clash as Nigeria’s Flamingos face Japan in Rabat. Nigeria and Japan head to the final after beating Brazil and North Korea, respectively, in the semi-final stage. DAILY POST brings you everything you need to know about the kick-off time, how to 2026 U-17 WWC final: Flamingos vs Japan kick-off time, how to watch

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