Women’s Football

Evelyn Ijeh, daughter of retired Nigeria international striker Peter Ijeh, has signed a permanent deal with Italian side AC Milan. The 2021 Super Falcons invitee impressed during her loan spell at the club, prompting AC Milan to secure her from Club Tigres Femenil UANL on a three-year contract until June 30, 2027. Ijeh scored four […]

Super Falcons star Francesca Ordega has dismissed rumours that coach Randy Waldrum is being pressured to include her in Nigeria’s squad for the 2024 Olympic Games. Since her debut in 2010, Ordega has been a consistent presence for the Super Falcons, participating in four World Cups 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023. Despite her extensive experience,

Veteran stars Onome Ebi and Francisca Ordega have made a surprising return to the Super Falcons squad for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Both players are listed among the four alternate players who can be drafted in case of injury to any of the 18 players in the main squad. Ebi, 41, who became the first

Peter Otache, a female football promoter, has called for increased sponsorship for Nigeria’s Women’s League following the finals of the rebranded President Federation Cup. The finals, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, saw Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt defeating Naija Ratels of FCT 1-0. Otache expressed his satisfaction with the organization and standard

Super Falcons goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi has promised a reward for her former team, Rivers Angels if they win the 2024 President FA Cup on Saturday. Currently playing for Eastern Flames FC in the Saudi Arabian Women’s League, Oluehi revealed her promise after training with Rivers Angels at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, where the cup final

Naija Ratels coach, Bankole Olowookere, has emphasized that his team are the underdogs heading into the Women’s Federation Cup final against eight time champions Rivers Angels in Lagos. Speaking ahead of the game, Olowookere expressed gratitude for reaching the final, acknowledging that their league performance did not meet expectations but highlighting their determination in the

The Flamingos of Nigeria will learn their group stage opponents for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup on Saturday. The tournament will feature 16 countries, including Nigeria, Zambia, and debutants Kenya, representing Africa. The competition will be hosted by the Dominican Republic. The draw will take place at the Frey Antón de Montecinos monument

Rivers Angels dominated their quarter final match with a 5-0 victory over Osun Babes in Enugu. Naija Ratels, based in Abuja, also advanced after a thrilling 5-4 penalty shootout win against FC Robo Queens, following a 1-1 draw during regular time at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. Delta Queens defeated Sunshine Queens 2-0 in

The Women’s Amateur Football Association WAFA League has officially announced the details for its highly anticipated Super 8 matches. The tournament, featuring the top eight teams of the season, will be held at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, from June 30th to July 7th, 2024. The teams that have qualified for the

The NWFL Champions, Edo Queens, will start their journey to qualify for the 4th edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League at the WAFU B Qualifiers in Abidjan this August. The tournament is scheduled to run from August 10 to 23, 2024. Teams from seven countries in the WAFU B Zone, including Benin, Burkina Faso,