Niger Tornadoes have appointed Olatunji Abiodun Baruwa as their first team goalkeeping coach, according to DAILY POST. Baruwa, who previously worked as a goalkeeper trainer at Nasarawa United, is expected to enhance the technical depth of the coaching staff with his experience and reputation for developing goalkeepers.

Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a 3-2 victory against Benin Republic in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne. Benin initially took the lead with a goal from Yenido Romaine Gandonou in the 14th minute, but the Flamingos managed to come back and win the match.

PM News reports that Nigeria are scheduled to battle Russia in an international friendly on October 6. In the accompanying match account, an own goal by defender Semi Ajayi in the first half put the hosts in front, but Nigeria levelled in the second half through Tolu Arokodare. The blurb does not identify the venue, competition beyond the friendly label, or final outcome beyond the equaliser.

The Flamingos achieved a 3-2 victory against Benin in the U17 Women's World Cup qualifier, with Ifeanyi scoring the decisive goal. This win gives Nigeria a significant advantage heading into the second leg of the qualifier.

Shooting Stars have signed midfielder Olakunle Akala from Kano Pillars on a one-year contract, according to DAILY POST. Akala was a key player for Kano Pillars last season and announced his departure via a farewell message on social media.

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions for the 2026/2027 season will be awarded a minimum prize money of ₦1 billion, marking it as the highest financial reward in Nigerian domestic football, according to Vanguard Sports.