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Coach Akeem Busari has made history after guiding Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, to their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Morocco. Busari’s side booked their place in the final after producing an impressive 3-1 victory over tournament favourites Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final encounter. Three second-half goals from Queen Joseph in the 56th minute and Awawu Bashiru, who scored a brace in the 71st and 80th minutes, secured a memorable victory for the Nigerian girls. Brazil scored a late consolation goal in the 89th minute. The achievement marks a historic milestone for Nigerian women’s football, as the Flamingos surpassed their previous best performance of finishing third at the 2022 edition in India. However, the journey to the final was not without challenges. The Flamingos began their campaign with a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening group-stage fixture, raising questions about the team’s ability to compete for the title. But B...

Hephzibah Sports Club has officially confirmed the departure of its talented striker, Abubakar Sadiq, who has completed a move to Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Akwa United FC. The young and promising forward is set to begin a new chapter in his football career as he takes his talents to the former Nigerian top-flight champions, where he will wear the prestigious number 9 jersey. Sadiq, who previously featured for Hephzibah SC, has continued to demonstrate his attacking qualities, determination, discipline, and commitment to the beautiful game. His move to Akwa United represents another significant milestone in his career and a proud moment for the entire Hephzibah family. The transfer further highlights Hephzibah Sports Club’s growing commitment to grassroots football development, nurturing emerging talents, and providing the right platform for promising footballers to progress to higher levels of the game. From Hephzibah SC to Akwa United FC, Sadiq’s journey is a testament to th...