Women’s Football

Desiree Ellis, the head coach of South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, is setting her sights on the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games qualifying match against Nigeria’s Super Falcons. This crucial playoff next month will determine which team secures a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Ellis stressed the significance of achieving a positive result in the first […]

Noko Matlou, the 2008 African Women’s Footballer of the Year, has expressed confidence in Banyana Banyana’s ability to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games, facing off against the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The two legged tie between the reigning African champions and the Super Falcons is set to determine one of Africa’s representatives at the

In a spirited display of football, the Nigerian Falconets kicked off their title defence at the 2023 African Games with a convincing 2-0 win against the Moroccan team at Cape Coast Stadium. The match, held on a cool Friday night, saw the Falconets assert their dominance early on. The scoring was opened in the 20th

In a thrilling French women’s league encounter, Paris FC, led by the exceptional Chiamaka Nnadozie, staged a remarkable comeback from a 2-0 deficit to secure a 3-2 victory over Le Havre on Wednesday night. This win marks Paris FC’s fourth consecutive triumph across all competitions this season, showcasing their formidable form. The match reached its

Chris Danjuma, the Falconets’ head coach, has announced his selection of 20 players for Nigeria’s participation in the women’s football event at the 13th African Games. The squad includes goalkeeper Anderline Mgbechi, team captain and defender Oluchi Ohaegbulem, midfielder Adoo Yina, and forward Chiamaka Okwuchukwu. Other notable selections are goalkeeper Faith Omilana, defenders Shukurat Oladipo

Omotara Junaid, a promising midfielder from Arsenal’s youth academy, has made headlines with her firm decision to represent Nigeria at the international level, despite being eligible to play for England and the United States as well. Born to an English mother and a Nigerian father in the United States, Junaid embodies a unique blend of

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have secured their spot in the final playoffs for the 2024 Paris Olympics following a 1-0 victory at home against Cameroon. This win, advancing Nigeria 1-0 on aggregate, comes after a goalless draw in the first leg of the matchup in Cameroon. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie expressed her delight at maintaining

In a gripping Olympic third round qualifier, Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Cameroon’s Lionesses battled to a goalless draw, leaving fans in suspense as neither team could secure a win. Despite the lack of goals, the match was not without its highlights and lowlights, as certain players rose to the occasion while others fell short of

Madrid CFF has recently expanded its roster by signing two prominent players from the Nigerian Women’s Football League team, Robo Queens. Esther Onyenezide and Opeyemi Ajakaye are the latest additions to the Spanish club, promising to infuse new talent and energy into the team. Onyenezide, known for her remarkable performance at Robo Queens with a

As the Super Falcons gear up for a crucial showdown against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers, the spotlight turns to three players who could tip the scales in this high stakes encounter. Despite the absence of the influential Njoya Ajara, Cameroon’s squad, brimming with youthful talent and ambition, poses