The Nigerian national football teams delivered impressive victories on Saturday, with the Super Eagles defeating Benin Republic 3-0 in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers and the Falconets overpowering Venezuela 4-0 in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
In Uyo, Nigeria, the Super Eagles ended a three-game winless streak in their Group D opener. Ballon d’Or nominee Ademola Lookman scored twice, with Victor Osimhen adding a third to secure the win.
Lookman broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time, while Osimhen doubled the lead in the 79th minute. Lookman completed the rout with a header in the 83rd minute. Nigeria now leads Group D and faces Rwanda next.
Meanwhile, in Colombia, the Falconets dominated Venezuela in their final group match. First-half goals from Amina Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, and Flourish Sebastine put the team in control, with Joy Igbokwe scoring a stunning fourth in stoppage time.
With the win, the Falconets advance to the Round of 16, where they will face either Japan or Austria on September 13th.
—Ezinwanne Onwuka reports for TruthNigeria from Abuja.
