Nigeria rallied to a 5-1 aggregate win over South Africa in the penultimate round of the qualifying series for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, to reach the final round slated for next month.

Two-goal heroine in the first leg, Harmony Chidi coolly nodded home from an acute angle in the 37th minute, to compound the fixture for the visitors who lost the first leg at home 1-3.

Shakirat Moshood, who scored a goal in the first leg, was the provider from a well-taken free kick on the right. She turned provider again 11 minutes into the second half, when she found Aishat Animashaun, who lifted the ball over and above Samekelise Mthembu into the net for Nigeria’s second.

Zoe October, Thoriso Mphelo, Khmezi Khoza and captain Katleho Malebana impressed in the ranks of the Bantwana, but they could not find a way through the Nigerian defenceline of Hannah Ibrahim, Jumai Adebayo, Philomena Isaiah and Favour Iheagwam.

Victory sprang the Flamingos to the final round of the qualifying race, where they face the winner of the fixture between Botswana and Algeria next month.

Federation of international Female Lawyers Abuja, Team FIDA emerged as the overall winner of the 2025 Fame International Women’s Day (IWD) football tournament, held in Abuja.

They triumphed over Team FAME with a narrow 1-0 victory.

The event, organized by Fame Foundation, was part of the celebrations marking this year’s International Women’s Day, focusing on women’s empowerment, teamwork, and inclusivity through sports.

The tournament featured eight teams: Team FIDA, Team FAME, Team NUT (Nigeria Union of Teachers), Team ASWHAN, Team Bet9ja, Team IDP, Team FIRS, and Team ProSocial.

Team FIDA played against three different teams on their way to securing the top spot, while Team FAME Foundation took second place.

The third position was claimed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) after a thrilling penalty shootout win over Team Bet9ja.

In her remarks, Aderonke Ogunkeye-Bello, the Founder of Fame Foundation, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to building a strong force among women groups to contribute to national development.

The tournament was officially opened by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, and Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), with several dignitaries from various organizations in attendance.

Just a few days after receiving the medical green light, FC Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen has suffered an injury relapse, ruling him out of action for three to four weeks, reports Javi Miguel.

Christensen had been out since late January due to a right soleus muscle injury but resumed training last week and was given a discharge by the medical staff this past Wednesday.

As such it was expected that the Danish international would be back in the matchday squad for tomorrow’s game against Real Sociedad.

But during his press conference, manager Hansi Flick dropped a bombshell, revealing that Christensen had once again been injured and had to leave the training session early.

Now, Javi Miguel confirms that the former Chelsea defender has suffered a relapse of his previous injury – the right soleus muscle problems – and will now be out for another three to four weeks.

This comes as a major setback for Christensen, who has played just one game so far this season – which came on the opening day against Valencia.

The Dane missed the entire first half of the season after that due to the Achilles tendon problem which needed him to undergo surgery.

Having returned to training in January, he suffered the soleus muscle injury and has now had a relapse of the same in today’s session.

With his contract expiring next year and considering his fitness problems, it will not come as a surprise if Barcelona opt to sell Christensen in the upcoming summer transfer window.