Women’s Football

Bankole Olowookere, head coach of the Flamingos (Nigeria U-17 women’s national team), described his side’s 1-0 defeat to France U17 Women at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup as “painful” and “heartbreaking”. Olowookere admitted the loss dealt a serious blow to the Flamingos’ ambitions in the tournament, leaving them with zero points after two group matches and […]

Flamingos find themselves in a pivotal moment at the 2025 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, as they prepare to face France U‑17 Women in a Group D confrontation that could decide their fate in the tournament. After an opening 4-1 defeat to Canada U‑17 Women, Nigeria sit bottom of their group with zero

Coach Justine Madugu has issued a 21-player provisional list for Nigeria’s upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying match against Benin, including key names such as Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Asisat Oshoala. The squad features a mix of experienced internationals and rising talents, reflecting Madugu’s blend of continuity and renewal. Ajibade retains her

Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived at their official base in Rabat ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Completesports reports. In their final tune-up, Bankole Olowookere’s squad edged Paraguay 3–2 in Casablanca on Tuesday night. The scoring began almost instantly. Goalkeeper Elizabeth Boniface played a precise long ball to captain Shakirat Moshood, who laid

Nigeria’s Rofiat Imuran was instrumental as London City Lionesses secured a 1–0 win over West Ham United in a Women’s Super League (WSL) clash on Sunday. The 21 year old defender, who has quickly become a key figure for the newly promoted side, did not play the full 90 minutes — she was substituted later

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