Women's Football - Football In Nigeria

Ajibade Confident Super Falcons Will Seize Opportunities Against Spain

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 28, 2024

The Super Falcons are determined to capitalize on their chances against world champions Spain in their upcoming match at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Brazil in their opening Group C game, where they failed to convert their opportunities, the Nigerian team is eager to improve their performance. Nigeria is currently […]

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West Ham Loans Forward Princess Ademiluyi to Charlton

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 21, 2024

Princess Ademiluyi, a forward eligible for the Super Falcons, has joined Charlton Athletic on a season long loan from West Ham United for the 2024-2025 season. This move comes less than a week after she signed her first professional contract with West Ham. Ademiluyi, who is seeking more first-team opportunities, has made thirteen appearances for

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Super Falcons Captain Ajibade To Be the Best, We Have to Beat the Best

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 19, 2024

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has declared that the team is fully prepared for the Paris 2024 Olympics, which begins with an opening group game against Brazil. This marks Nigeria’s first Olympic appearance in 16 years. The nine time African champions trained for two weeks in Sevilla, Spain, and played a test game against reigning

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Falconets Prepare for U20 World Cup Against Australia, Mexico

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 16, 2024

The Falconets, Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, are gearing up for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia with preparatory matches against Australia and Mexico. Coach Chris Danjuma revealed that the team plans to establish a training camp in Colombia starting mid next month, ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on August 31. Danjuma mentioned

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Mbachu Pleased with Super 6 Season

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 11, 2024

Former Super Falcons star, Stella Mbachu, has expressed her satisfaction with the Heartland Queens’ performance in the Super 6 season. This marked the first time the team participated in the title playoff series, and they managed to leave an impact by drawing 1-1 with Rivers Angels, a result that helped Edo Queens clinch the championship.

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Super Falcons Replace Injured Star for Paris Olympics

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 10, 2024

The Super Falcons have replaced injured midfielder Halimatu Ayinde with USA based forward Ifeoma Onumonu for their Paris 2024 Olympics squad. Additionally, Coach Randy Waldrum has called up midfielder Regina Out as one of the four alternate players allowed for the summer games. Ayinde suffered a long term knee injury while training with her Swedish

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Paris 2024 Chiamaka Nnadozie Joins Super Falcons’ Training Camp

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 8, 2024

The Nigerian women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, have begun their preparations for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in Paris. After a 16 year absence from the Olympic stage, the team is eager to make a strong impression. Key player and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has joined the training camp in Jerez de la Frontera,

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Falconets Call Up 4 Foreign Based Players for U20 World Cup

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 6, 2024

Coach Christopher Danjuma has announced the inclusion of four foreign based professionals in the training camp for the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The selected players are Rofiat Imuran and Flourish Sabastine from Stade de Reims France, Reilly Adebowale from Bohemian FC Republic of Ireland, and Aminat Bello from Otero College USA.

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Former Super Eagles Striker’s Daughter Joins AC Milan Permanently

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 5, 2024

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

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Ordega Denies Being Forced into Nigeria’s Olympic Team

By Kelechi / Women's Football / July 2, 2024

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,

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