Women’s Football

The Falconets, Nigeria’s women’s under20 national team, are gearing up for a thrilling encounter in this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. They find themselves in Group D alongside football giants such as Germany, South Korea, and Venezuela after the draw in Bogota. This group composition mirrors the previous tournament where Nigeria and […]

Nigeria’s U17 girls’ football team, the Flamingos, are set to compete in the final qualifying round for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. They will face Liberia in Monrovia this Sunday, arriving on Thursday to prepare for the crucial first-leg match. The Flamingos, 2022 World Cup bronze medalists, have shown formidable form, previously defeating the

The Royal Spanish Football Federation has successfully secured the international commitment of FC Barcelona Femení forward Vicky López, who is of Nigerian descent. López earned her fourth cap for Spain in a UEFA Women’s Championship qualifier against Denmark, thereby becoming ineligible to represent Nigeria at the international level. López made her senior debut for Spain

The Round of 16 of the Women’s President Federation Cup recently concluded with several tightly contested matches, heralding an exciting upcoming quarter finals. Nasarawa Amazons, for instance, triumphed over Bayelsa Queens in a nail biting penalty shootout, clinching a 6-5 victory after a 1-1 draw. Similarly, Remo Ladies narrowly defeated Dannaz Ladies 1-0. Notable performances

Sunshine Queens are set to face Honey Badgers in the Round of 16 of the 2024 Women’s President Federation Cup. The match will take place at the Enyimba International Stadium on Wednesday. Assistant coach Shola Oyewusi expressed confidence in the team’s ability to secure a victory, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of the FA Cup. We

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala’s goal has been chosen as the most spectacular in the recently concluded UEFA Women’s Champions League. Oshoala, despite leaving Barcelona Feminino in February, won the prestigious Goal of the Season award for her stunning bicycle kick against Benfica. The remarkable goal came from a cross on the right side in

Edo Queens have been awarded N10 million after being crowned champions of the Nigerian Women Football League NWFL Super Six. This marks their first championship title in the club’s history, achieved under the leadership of coach Moses Aduku. The team secured the title with 10 points from 10 games. In addition to the prize money,

Nigerian superstar Asisat Oshoala has made history by becoming the first African to win three UEFA Women’s Champions League UWCL titles. Oshoala, despite transferring to Bay FC in the United States mid season, received a winner’s medal for her contributions to Barcelona Femení’s campaign. Oshoala played in two group stage matches and scored once before

Confluence Queens’ player Adebisi Sadiat expressed her disappointment following the team’s defeat to Rivers Angels in the Nigerian Women Football League NWFL Super 6 at Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The loss, marked by Chiamaka Okwuchukwu’s two goals in the 70th and 90th minutes, has dashed Confluence Queens’ hopes of winning the Super 6. Despite a spirited

As Bayelsa Queens prepare to face Heartland Queens of Owerri in the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League NWFL Super Six, Daniel Igali, the Commissioner of Sports Development for Bayelsa State, has called for support for the team. Igali emphasized that backing the Prosperity Girls would motivate them to continue their winning trajectory. After a challenging