Women’s Football

Newly appointed head coach Moses Aduku has announced a 35-player squad for the Nigeria U-20 women’s national team (Falconets) as they begin preparations for next month’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup second-round qualifier against Rwanda. The camp, scheduled to begin on 11 August in Abuja, brings together a balanced squad featuring four goalkeepers, eleven defenders, […]

A fresh chapter is underway for the Nigeria U-20 women’s team as head coach Moses Aduku has summoned a squad of 35 players to commence preparations for next month’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup second-round qualifier against Rwanda. The group, comprising four goalkeepers, 11 defenders, nine midfielders and 11 forwards, will gather in Abuja on

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the draw for the upcoming Women’s Champions League qualifiers, leaving Nigeria’s Bayelsa Queens uncertain about their WAFU B region campaign. The delay means the national champions must wait to discover their opponents and match schedule for the zonal qualifiers. Ordinarily, the WAFU B tournament serves as the gateway for

In a bold move, the Chairman of Ikono Local Government Area, Hon Otobong Okon Essien, has established the first ever female football team in Ikono, a groundbreaking initiative for Akwa Ibom State. She is also sponsoring four emerging coaches from the council to attend the 2025 International Coaching Course in Uyo. The three day programme began

Oluwadamilola “Ronke” Kuku was pivotal in FC Gintra’s commanding 8–1 triumph over FC Flora Tallinn, playing the full 90 minutes and supplying a crucial assist. Her compatriots, likewise, made significant contributions to the win, bolstering the Lithuanian side’s morale ahead of the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers. The match showcased FC Gintra’s dominance in all phases of play. Kuku’s

Edo Queens have announced the signing of Ghanaian goalkeeper Charlotte Adjei as they prepare for the upcoming NWFL Premiership campaign. Adjei, fresh off earning the Goalkeeper of the Season award in Nigeria’s top women’s league, brings experience and recognition to bolster the Benin City side’s squad. The official presentation was held in Benin City and

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has made it clear his side intend to preserve their flawless run in Group B by securing maximum points when they face Algeria on Sunday at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. Nigeria opened the tournament with victories over Tunisia and Botswana, affirming their continental pedigree. “Our commitment has been to take

All eyes will be on the Super Falcons of Nigeria as they kick off their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying journey with a crucial clash against Tunisia on Thursday, July 11. The match, which will be hosted at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, is scheduled to start at 5 pm local

Tunisia striker Mariem Houij has acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by Nigeria’s Super Falcons ahead of their Group B clash at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The match is set to take place on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Casablanca. Houij, who scored the fastest goal in WAFCON history a

Organisers of the Nigeria Women’s Cup witnessed a riveting final as Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons battled to a draw before Rivers Angels clinched the trophy on penalties, securing a record‑breaking 10th title. The chair of the Nigerian Women’s Football League board, Aisha Falode, commended both teams for the quality of play and growth in