Women’s Football

Bayelsa Queens have bolstered their roster with five new players a mix of attackers, a midfielder and a defender as they prepare for the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU Zone B qualifiers and the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership season. The incoming recruits include Janet Akekoromowei from Nasarawa Amazons, Mary Lucky from Abia Angels, Bankole Sofiat and […]

Nigeria’s U‑17 women’s side, the Flamingos, suffered a narrow 4–3 loss to New Zealand in a friendly match played on Friday in Casablanca, Morocco. The game formed part of the Flamingos’ final warm‑up ahead of the FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup.  Nigeria broke the deadlock in the 13th minute when Queen Joseph finished off a slick

Nigerian forward Rinsola Babajide made a stellar Serie A debut for AS Roma, scoring in the 28th minute to help her team to a 4–0 victory over Parma. While reports state that “Nigerian duo shine,” Babajide’s strike was the headliner from the weekend, as she opened her league account with a composed finish, assisted by

Ijamido Queens and Wazbak International are set to contest the final of the 2025 WAFA League Super 8, billed as a blockbuster showdown this Saturday. Both sides earned their spots after tough semi-final matches, with football fans in Ijebu-Ode already anticipating a competitive, high-stakes affair. The Super 8 format gathers the top women’s teams from

Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini has laid out her ambition riding the momentum from Nigeria’s 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) win, she wants the national team to be a force on the global stage at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Speaking after the continental title, she described winning in Africa as “just

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, are set to depart for Morocco on Wednesday, October 8, as they make final preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Under head coach Bankole Olowookore, they have been camped in Abuja, polishing their tactics and match fitness.  The side is drawn in Group D, alongside Canada,

Abuja will host the 2025 NWFL Nationwide competition, with ten clubs set to compete in October’s tournament.The NWFL’s COO, Modupe Shabi, confirmed the details of the event. The ten teams will be split into two groups of five, battling it out for promotion to the NWFL Championship.Matches are expected to begin on October 11, with

Bolaji Olamide, the Remo Stars Ladies striker, says she hopes to test herself on an even bigger stage after winning the NWFL Premiership top scorer award. Scored 15 goals in 19 matches during the 2024/25 season, including 14 in the regular season and one in the Super Six. The 21 year old former Sunshine Queens

Nigeria’s Falconets claimed an away win in Kigali, edging Rwanda 1-0 in the first leg of their 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier. The decisive goal came in the 70th minute when Janet Seimeyeha Akekoromowei rose highest from a corner to head home. The match at Kigali Pelé Stadium was tightly contested for much of

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, are going all-out against Rwanda in their upcoming World Cup qualifying tie, according to coach Moses Aduku. Aduku has summoned 35 players to camp in Abuja beginning 10 August as part of preparations for the second-round fixtures. The first leg of the qualifier takes place in Kigali on Sunday