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Falconets Touch Down in Abeokuta Ahead of Senegal U-20 World Cup Qualifier

By Kelechi / Women's Football / February 5, 2026

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, have arrived in Abeokuta to prepare for their crucial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third-round qualifying tie against Senegal’s Lionesses de Téranga, with the first leg set for Saturday at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex. The move to Abeokuta follows approval from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after […]

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Falconets Beat Robo Queens as World Cup Qualifier Preparations Heat Up

By Kelechi / Women's Football / February 4, 2026

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, continued their build-up for the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie against Senegal with a victory over domestic side Robo Queens in a friendly encounter. The win came as part of a series of matches aimed at improving sharpness, cohesion and competitive rhythm ahead of the

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Delta Queens Appoint Osazee Francis as New Head Coach Ahead of NWFL Return

By Kelechi / Women's Football / February 4, 2026

Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) club Delta Queens have named Osazee Francis as their new head coach ahead of the resumption of the women’s league season. Francis takes charge with the aim of guiding the Delta-based club through the 2025–26 NWFL Premiership, which has been ongoing since late 2025. The coaching change comes as Delta

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Falconets to Host Senegal in Abeokuta After CAF Approves Venue Switch

By Kelechi / Women's Football / February 1, 2026

Nigeria’s Falconets will now host Senegal in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third qualifying round in Abeokuta. The match will take place at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, with the venue change sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following a request from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

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Nnadozie Shines as Brighton Beat Toni Payne’s Everton 1–0, Keeping Clean Sheet

By Kelechi / Women's Football / January 24, 2026

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie produced another impressive display as Brighton & Hove Albion Women recorded a 1–0 win over Everton Women, featuring compatriot Toni Payne, in a Women’s Super League (WSL) clash at Goodison Park on Friday. The decisive moment came in the 41st minute when Jelena Čanković scored for Brighton, giving them the

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Ibom Angels Edge Ekiti Queens 2–1 in NWFL Premiership Clash in Uyo

By Kelechi / Women's Football / January 22, 2026

Ibom Angels FC claimed a hard-fought 2–1 win over Ekiti Queens in Matchday Seven of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership at Uyo Township Stadium — even though the match was played behind closed doors. The hosts started strongly and took the lead in the 10th minute through Happiness Agboye. Ekiti Queens responded

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Toni Payne Stars as Everton Cruise Past West Brom in FA Cup Fourth Round

By Kelechi / Women's Football / January 17, 2026

Nigeria international Toni Payne delivered a superb performance as Everton Women ran out comfortable 5–0 winners over West Bromwich Albion Women in the FA Cup Fourth Round on Friday, booking their place in the fifth round. Payne was directly involved in two of Everton’s goals, starting the move that led to Yuka Momiki’s opener inside

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Atume, Adegbuyi, Seember Nominated for NWFL Matchday 6 Awards

By Kelechi / Women's Football / January 17, 2026

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership has named its nominees for Matchday Six Top Performer, recognising standout individual displays from the latest round of fixtures across venues nationwide. The shortlist showcases players whose contributions helped shape key results in an enthralling set of matches. Included among the nominees are Atume Doosuur, Kemi Adegbuyi and

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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons drawn with Zambia, Egypt and Malawi

By Kelechi / Women's Football / January 16, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been drawn into Group C of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) alongside Zambia, Egypt and Malawi following Thursday’s final draw in Rabat, Morocco. The expanded 16-team tournament the largest in the competition’s history will run from 17 March to 3 April 2026 across multiple Moroccan cities, including Casablanca,

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FC Robo Queens Keep Perfect NWFL Premiership Run with 2–0 Win Over Abia Angels

By Kelechi / Women's Football / January 15, 2026

FC Robo Queens extended their flawless start to the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership season by securing a 2–0 away victory over Abia Angels at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Matchday Six. The Lagos side wasted no time asserting themselves, as Oluwakemi Adegbuyi opened the scoring early with a composed finish to give Robo the

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