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Ajibade Slams NFF as WAFCON Prep Falters Again

Ajibade Slams NFF as WAFCON Prep Falters Again

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Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has publicly criticised the NFF’s approach to WAFCON preparations, warning that Nigeria cannot keep winning on talent alone while the federation continues to fall short on organisation. Nigeria’s WAFCON 2026 preparations are under scrutiny again, and this time it’s the Super Falcons captain herself making noise. Rasheedat Ajibade has blasted

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Cape Verde Quits Super Falcons April Friendlies

Cape Verde Quits Super Falcons April Friendlies

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Cape Verde have withdrawn from their April friendlies against the Super Falcons, forcing the NFF into a last-minute scramble for a replacement opponent ahead of WAFCON 2026 in July. Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations hit another snag on Thursday after Cape Verde pulled out of two scheduled pre-tournament friendlies. The

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Super Falcons Set Friendly vs Cape Verde Before WAFCON

Super Falcons Set Friendly vs Cape Verde Before WAFCON

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The Super Falcons will face Cape Verde in a pair of pre-WAFCON friendlies during the April international break, with the venue and exact dates yet to be confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation. Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to face Cape Verde in a series of friendlies this month as coach Justine Madugu intensifies preparations

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NFF Appoints Busari as Flamingos Head Coach

NFF Appoints Busari as Flamingos Head Coach

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Akeem Ishola Busari takes the reins from long-serving Bankole Olowookere, with Nigeria’s first qualifying assignment for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup arriving next month. The Nigeria Football Federation has named Akeem Ishola Busari as the new head coach of the Flamingos, Nigeria’s Under-17 Women’s national team. The appointment comes as the Flamingos prepare

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Plumptre Has Foot Surgery, Eyes Return Before WAFCON 2026

Plumptre Has Foot Surgery, Eyes Return Before WAFCON 2026

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Al Ittihad Ladies have confirmed that Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre came through foot surgery successfully on Friday — the 31-year-old’s second serious injury since joining the Saudi club, but with WAFCON 2026 in July giving her a realistic recovery target to aim for. Ashleigh Plumptre is fighting back from injury again. The Super Falcons

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Plumptre: 'This Wouldn't Happen in Other Tournaments'

Plumptre: ‘This Wouldn’t Happen in Other Tournaments’

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Ashleigh Plumptre did not use diplomatic language. The Super Falcons defender said clearly what most women players in Africa have been thinking since CAF announced that WAFCON 2026 was being pushed back by 4 months: this would not happen in any other major women’s football competition. She is correct. WAFCON 2026 Schedule Change Original Dates

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