Nigeria football news: Falconets lose in World Cup opener, ex-Arsenal man in Super Eagles updates

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Nigeria football news: Falconets lose in World Cup opener, ex-Arsenal man in Super Eagles updates
Wisla Krakow Vs Wrexham AFC Friendly Match. Arthur Okonkwo, Wrexham goalkeeper, plays during the friendly match between Wisla Krakow and Wrexham AFC in Krakow, Poland, on July 11, 2026. The game is part of the celebrations for the 120th anniversary of Wisla Krakow football club. Krakow Poland PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xMarcinxGolbax originalFilename:golba-wislakra260711_npZmd.jpg

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Falconets Lose Opening World Cup Game

Falconets in Nigeria football news today
Nigeria’s team during the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup match against Spain. Copyright: ImagoxMichalxDubiel/IPAx

Nigeria’s Super Falconets suffered a 2-0 loss to Spain in their opening game of the under-20 Women’s World Cup on Monday. They were largely underwhelming in the game and were played out of the park.

Eventually, it was goals from Marisa and Alba Cerrato that sealed the victory for the Europeans. Read more here.

When Will Paul Onuachu Return From Injury?

Nigeria and Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu
Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu. Photo by IMAGO

Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu finally ended a ten-game barren run last weekend, scoring a brace in Trabzonspor’s 5-0 spanking of Corum. However, he left that game with what seemed like an injury.

After the game, Trabzonspor’s interim head coach Huseyin Cimsir spoke about the Nigerian’s situation, and he shared insight on the injury and how long he could be sidelined. Read more here.

Ex-Arsenal Man Gets Super Eagles Invite

Super Eagles goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo in the Nigerian transfer news
Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo with the Super Eagles. Copyright: NFF Media

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has started handing out invitations to players ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers scheduled for later this month. As of now, one player has been confirmed, and that is former Arsenal man Arthur Okonkwo.

The Charlton shot-stopper will keep his place in Chelle’s team for the games against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Read more here.

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