Nigeria's Falconets opened their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup campaign with a defeat to Spain, according to Premium Times. The Nigerian side will next face China PR on Wednesday as they seek to revive their hopes of advancing from Group F. The loss leaves Nigeria needing positive results in their remaining group fixtures to keep their tournament progression hopes alive.

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.

Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, lost 111-56 to France in their final group game at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. According to the Daily Post, Rena Wakama's side had already been eliminated from the competition after earlier defeats to Hungary and South Korea, losing 99-81 to South Korea and falling narrowly in their opener. The African champions ended their campaign without a win, finishing bottom of their group.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria, the defending champions, will begin their training camp in Mohammedia, Morocco on July 15 in preparation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. They will train for one week before relocating to Rabat for their Group C matches, as reported by DAILY POST.

In a recent match at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, the Flamingos faced off against the Benin Republic in Ikenne. The Amazons managed to equalize 11 minutes after the Flamingos scored, with Nazifatou Dangui successfully shooting past goalkeeper Ijirigho, following a strong play by Gandonou that exploited the Flamingos' defense.

The Junior Starlets have moved closer to qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup following their victory over South Africa. This win marks a significant step in their campaign for the tournament.