Women’s Football

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has voiced her confidence that Nigeria will put up a strong performance at the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The Atletico Madrid forward shared her optimism following a morale-boosting 2-0 friendly win over Cameroon in Abeokuta, where she scored both goals. With the tournament set […]

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have been placed in a challenging Group D alongside Canada, France, and Samoa for the upcoming 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The draw, which determined the fixtures for the tournament’s ninth edition, was held at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Rabat, Morocco. The event was officiated by

Paris FC are set to continue their tradition of trusting Nigerian talent between the posts, as a new Super Falcons goalkeeper has been proposed to replace Chiamaka Nnadozie. The 24 year old shot stopper is on her way to English side Everton, after helping Paris FC clinch the French Cup title against Paris Saint-Germain. Nnadozie’s

Edo Queens striker Emem Essien has been called up to the Super Falcons for the upcoming international friendlies against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses. The selection is a landmark moment in her career and recognition of her stellar form in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). Essien, the reigning NWFL Most Valuable Player, has played a key

Five time world champions, the Golden Eaglets, surged into the semi-finals of the football event at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State with a commanding performance. Abdulmuiz Adeleke, who had earlier scored the opener in their 2-1 victory over Edo State, shone once again by netting a brace during Friday’s quarter-final clash against

The Nigeria Football Federation has released a 23-player roster for the Super Falcons’ upcoming friendly matches against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses, scheduled for May 30 in Ikenne and June 3 in Abeokuta. Notably absent is star striker Asisat Oshoala, indicating a strategic shift towards integrating younger talent. Head coach Justin Madugu has assembled a squad with

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has spoken candidly about the immense pressure that comes with representing Nigeria’s women’s national team. In an interview with CAF’s official website, Nnadozie highlighted the legacy and expectations tied to wearing the Super Falcons jersey, a team that has dominated African women’s football with a record 11 Women’s Africa Cup

Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, is set to begin their journey to the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup with a second-round qualifier against Rwanda. The Falconets, who hold an impressive record of 44 wins and three draws in African qualifiers, were given a bye into this stage due to their strong past performances.

Nigerian forward Maryann Ogochukwu Ohadiwe made history by becoming the first Nigerian female footballer to score a brace in the Macedonian Women’s Cup Final. Representing Ljuboten Women’s Team, Ogochukwu’s two goals were crucial in their 3-0 triumph over Tiverija Brera. The match, held at the national stadium, saw Ogochukwu shine as she led her team

Nigerian football star Sunday Juliet Chinonso has made history by becoming the first Nigerian female footballer to score a double hat trick six goals in a single match in the Israeli Women’s League. Playing for Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Chinonso netted an extraordinary seven goals during her team’s commanding 9-2 victory over Hapoel Petach Tikva. Her