Women’s Football

The Sapphire Nigeria Women’s Football Supporters Club is set to celebrate the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child with an event focused on empowering young girls through sports. Taking place on October 12, 2024, at Albati Barracks Stadium in Lagos, the event will be themed Empowering the Next Generation of Female Leaders through Sports. […]

Andrea Okene, a Spanish born forward with Nigerian roots, has shown interest in playing for Nigeria’s Super Falcons. Born to a Nigerian father and Spanish mother, Okene, 22, currently plays for the B team of Costa Adeje Tenerife Egatesa. Having previously trained with Spain’s U16 team, she qualifies to represent Nigeria and has expressed willingness

Atletico Madrid winger Rasheedat Ajibade has been named the Spanish Liga F Player of the Month for September, recognizing her outstanding performances during the month. The 24 year old Nigerian international was instrumental in Atletico Madrid’s early season success, scoring five goals and providing two assists across four league appearances. Her contributions have solidified Atletico’s

In a thrilling final held at the FIFA Goal Project in Abuja on Sunday, September 29, 2024, CATS Ladies from Lagos emerged as champions of the first-ever Girls Play Sports GPS Football Tournament. They secured a 2-1 victory over Plateau United Queens, rallying from a goal down. Plateau United took an early lead in the

Ila Oragun Babes’ star forward, Feranmi Otitoola, is setting her sights on even more goals as the Osun Women’s Football League heats up. Following her impressive performance against Ijesa Warrioress, where she scored twice in a 3-0 victory, the young talent is determined to continue her stellar form. Her two goals on Saturday helped push

All eyes will be on the nation’s capital this Sunday, September 29, 2024, as Plateau United Queens and CATS Ladies go head to head in the final of the inaugural Girls Play Sports Football Tournament. The tournament, which started with 61 teams 40 from the South and 21 from the North has showcased some of

Everton has confirmed the squad numbers for the upcoming 2024-2025 Women’s Super League season, with Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne receiving the number 9 jersey. Payne, who recently ended her six year tenure with Sevilla in Spain, was the first signing of the summer for Everton under coach Brian Sorensen. Payne’s assignment of the number

The Nigeria Amputee Football Federation NAFF has invited 16 players to camp as part of their preparations for the 2024 WAFF Women’s World Cup, set to take place in Colombia. According to a statement by Nonye Nwosu, NAFF’s Secretary General, the players are to report to the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on September 11,