FG Drops Full 2027 Exam Calendar: JAMB Starts March 15, WAEC May 11

 

FG Drops Full 2027 Exam Calendar: JAMB Starts March 15, WAEC May 11

The Federal Ministry of Education has released a harmonized timetable for the 2027 examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), West African Examinations Council (WAEC), National Examinations Council (NECO), National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) and National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS).

The timetable contains the examination dates for the 2026/2027 academic session and is aimed at preventing clashes between the various national examinations.

The development followed a directive by the Minister of Education, who asked the examination bodies to work together and produce a common timetable for their respective examinations.

The ministry said the arrangement was part of efforts to improve the education sector and ensure better coordination among examination bodies.

In a circular dated October 20, 2026, and addressed to all state Commissioners for Education, the Director of the Senior Secondary Education Department at the Federal Ministry of Education forwarded the harmonised timetable for Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) students.

According to the timetable, the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), organised by JAMB, will begin on March 15 and end on March 25, 2027.

The National Examinations Council (NECO) examination is scheduled to start on April 1 and end on May 14, 2027.

The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), conducted by WAEC, will commence on May 11 and conclude on June 18, 2027.

Meanwhile, NABTEB examinations will begin on June 1 and end on July 5, 2027, while the NBAIS examination is scheduled to run from June 10 to July 9, 2027.

The harmonised timetable provides students, parents, teachers and school administrators with an opportunity to prepare ahead of the examinations.

It is also expected to help schools organize their academic activities and examination preparations without unnecessary interruptions caused by overlapping examination schedules.

LA 2028 Olympics Race: Chelle Names Atata, Daga, Adeleke In 23-Man Roster For DR Congo

 

LA 2028 Olympics Race: Chelle Names Atata, Daga, Adeleke In 23-Man Roster For DR Congo

 

Head Coach Èric Chelle has included goalkeeper Michael Atata, midfielder Daniel Daga and exciting junior international Abdulmuiz Adeleke in his list of 23 players for this month’s U23 AFCON qualifying home-and-away battle with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

 

Atata, who has been called to the Super Eagles on a number of occasions, will contend with SJK FC’s Samuel James and fellow home-boy Clinton Andy for the number one jersey as Nigeria seek a place in the finals to be staged in Egypt in a year’s time, and from where Africa’s representatives to the 2028 Olympics Men’s Football Tournament will emerge.

 

There are also defenders Victory Akpe, Vince Osuji and Emmanuel Ochobi, midfielders Chibuzor Nwoko and Aderemi Adeoye, and forwards Peter Edokpolor, Zadok Yohanna and Umar Abubakar.

 

The seven players on the roster who play their club football in Nigeria will depart the country on Tuesday, ahead of the first leg of the fixture scheduled for the Stade TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi on Friday, 13th November. The return leg will hold at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo on Tuesday, 17th November.

 

23 PLAYERS FOR BIG BATTLES WITH DR CONGO:

 

Goalkeepers: Samuel James (SJK FC, Finland); Clinton Andy (Rivers United); Michael Atata (Ikorodu City)

 

Defenders: Christian Akpan (Genk FC, Belgium); Victory Akpe (FC Basel, Switzerland); Vince Osuji (Tromsø IL FC, Norway); Emmanuel Godwin (Pardubice FC, Czechia); Odinaka Alfred (Nasarawa United); Emmanuel Ochobi (Rivers United); Aliu Sugau (Barau FC)

 

Midfielders: John Otomewo (Reims FC, France); Daniel Daga (Molde FC, Norway); Wilfred George (Kristiansund FC, Norway); Chibuzor Nwoko (Fulham FC, England); Aderemi Adeoye (Ikorodu City); Sadiq Saleh (FC Metta, Latvia); Victor Samuel (Pardubice FC, Czechia)

 

Forwards: Peter Edokpolor (SL Benfica, Portugal); Sulaiman Sani (Al-Qadsiah FC, Saudi Arabia); Umar Abubakar (FC Famalicao, Portugal); Zadok Yohanna (Brighton FC, England); Abdullahi Umar (Hradec Kralove, Czechia); Abdulmuiz Adeleke (Sporting Supreme)

History In Rabat: Flamingos Become First African Team To Win U17 Women's World Cup

 

History In Rabat: Flamingos Become First African Team To Win U17 Women's World Cup

 

Nigeria became the first African country to win the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup on Saturday evening, after the fabulous Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in a spectacular final in Rabat. In the event, Nigeria also became the first country on the African continent to win the FIFA U17 World Cup in both male and female categories, following five triumphs in the male version of the competition in 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013 and 2015.

 

The Flamingos also became the very first African women national team to win a FIFA World Cup trophy.

 

The Nigerian girls were crowned champions after a sensational goal by Awawu Bashiru in the first half and a clinical finish by Oluebube Umejiaku in the second rendered Fuki Ito’s 80th minute strike a mere consolation for the Asians.

 

The Flamingos started on the front foot, looking to impose themselves on the contest, but Japan held firm as both sides searched for an opening goal in the early stages. Nigeria eventually broke the deadlock in the 39th minute through Bashiru, who found the net with an effort from distance. The strike proved too difficult for Japan goalkeeper Kou Kadowaki to handle, as the ball slipped through her hands and into the net.

 

The goal, Bashiru’s third of the tournament (following a significant brace against Brazil in the semi finals), gave Nigeria the advantage heading into the closing stages of the first half. The Flamingos wasted little time after the restart, doubling their lead just two minutes into the second half.

 

Oluebube Umejiaku found the net in the 47th minute to put Nigeria firmly in control of the final. With a two-goal cushion, Nigeria remained organised and kept Japan at bay as the contest entered its final 30 minutes.

 

Japan, however, refused to give up and found a way back into the contest through Fuki Ito, who scored in the 80th minute to reduce the deficit to 2-1. Kanyinsola Yusuf was booked three minutes later as the closing stages grew increasingly tense, with Japan pushing for an equaliser. The Flamingos held on to their advantage to secure a memorable victory and claim the title, completing an impressive campaign under Head Coach Hakeem Busari’s leadership.

 

Queen Joseph, whose goal started the demolition of Brazil three days ago, Bashru, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Kanyinsola Yusuf and Umejiaku fought bravely for the ball all over the pitch, and showed the true Nigeria spirit in an encounter watched by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe and former FIFA Council Member and two-term President of NFF, Amaju Melvin Pinnick. Pinnick was in office when Nigeria won the last of her FIFA U17 World Cup titles in the male category.

 

The Federal Government delegation, led by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, included the Director General of the Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and Alhaji Saleh Ahmadu.

 

Acting General Secretary of the NFF, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, was ecstatic as the final whistle sounded at the Complexe Mohammed VI: “This was an awesome performance by the girls all through. They lost their first match narrowly to Poland but rose stoutly and with determination from that setback to win the six matches that followed and lift this prestigious trophy. They are, indeed, fabulous Flamingos.”

 

AFCON 2027 Race: Chelle Names Ndidi, Simon, Iwobi, Bassey, 21 Others For Tanzania

 

AFCON 2027 Race: Chelle Names Ndidi, Simon, Iwobi, Bassey, 21 Others For Tanzania

 

Head Coach Éric Chelle has selected team captain Wilfred Ndidi, defenders Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and forwards Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams in his 24-man roster for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars this month.

 

On the list as well are goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo, defendes Olaoluwa Aina and Benjamin Fredricks, midfielders Tochukwu Nnadi and Samson Tijani, and forwards Moses Usor and Taiwo Awoniyi.

 

Turkey-based defender Chibuike Nwaiwu and Czechia-based wing-back Abdullahi Bewene are also called.

 

The Super Eagles host tournament joint-hosts Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, 13th November, before flying out for the return against the Taifa Stars at Zanzibar’s Amman Stadium on Tuesday, 17th November.

 

Nigeria, currently in second position in Group L, must win both games to improve their chances of picking the only ticket from the pool for the final tournament in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda next summer.  

 

Goalkeepers: Arthur Okonkwo (Charlton Athletic, England); Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus); Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)

 

Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Benjamin Fredricks (Brentford FC, England); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham FC, England); Abdullahi Bewene (Banik Ostrava, Czechia)

 

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA); Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympic Marseille, France); Samson Tijani (FK Podbrezova, Slovakia); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy); Mubarak Suleiman (SK Slavia Prague, Czechia)

 

Forwards: Moses Simon (Paris FC, France); Taiwo Awoniyi (Coventry City, England); Akor Adams (Venezia FC, Italy); Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid, Spain); Tolu Arokodare (Ajax FC, The Netherlands); Moses Usor (LASK FC, Austria)

Ijoba Sports Wears Nig Ltd Produces Official 2026/2027 Jerseys for Adamawa United FC

 Adamawa United FC Official 2026/2027 NNL Home & Away Jerseys by Ijoba Sports Wears Nig Ltd 

Ijoba Sports Wears Nig Ltd has produced the official home and away jerseys for Adamawa United FC’s 2026/2027 NNL season.

Home jersey Deep royal blue body with bright yellow accents on the shoulders, collar, sleeve cuffs, and side panels. Bold yellow “ADAMAWA UNITED FC” lettering across the chest, club crest on the left, and the Ijoba Sportswear logo on the right.

Away jersey Bright yellow body with royal blue accents on the collar, sleeves, and side panels. Blue “ADAMAWA UNITED FC” lettering, matching club crest, and Ijoba Sportswear logo.

Both jerseys feature premium moisture-wicking fabric, a modern athletic cut, and meticulous detailing that only Ijoba Sportswear delivers, lightweight comfort for ninety minutes of pure intensity, durability for a full campaign, and a professional finish that rivals the biggest clubs. 

Commenting on the new kits, Ijoba Sports Wears Manager Olamide Awoyinfa said:

“We are proud to deliver these home and away jerseys for Adamawa United FC. The blue and yellow combination reflects the club’s identity, and we put careful work into every detail. We sincerely appreciate the trust shown by the club’s chairman, Hon. Bulus Daniel, in choosing Ijoba Sportswear for the team’s 2026/2027 kits.”

Fans should also watch out for the new season jerseys of Adamawa Queens FC, which will be released soon.

This is Adamawa United’s new identity, engineered by a Nigerian sportswear brand that understands the heart of the game and the pride of the North.