Women’s Football

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has made it clear his side intend to preserve their flawless run in Group B by securing maximum points when they face Algeria on Sunday at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. Nigeria opened the tournament with victories over Tunisia and Botswana, affirming their continental pedigree. “Our commitment has been to take […]

All eyes will be on the Super Falcons of Nigeria as they kick off their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying journey with a crucial clash against Tunisia on Thursday, July 11. The match, which will be hosted at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, is scheduled to start at 5 pm local

Tunisia striker Mariem Houij has acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by Nigeria’s Super Falcons ahead of their Group B clash at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The match is set to take place on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Casablanca. Houij, who scored the fastest goal in WAFCON history a

Organisers of the Nigeria Women’s Cup witnessed a riveting final as Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons battled to a draw before Rivers Angels clinched the trophy on penalties, securing a record‑breaking 10th title. The chair of the Nigerian Women’s Football League board, Aisha Falode, commended both teams for the quality of play and growth in

The Super Falcons delivered a solid performance in Lisbon, holding Portugal to a hard-fought 0-0 draw at the Estádio José Gomes. The match served as their final warm-up ahead of next month’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was the standout, making a string of crucial saves including a point-blank block

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have touched down in Casablanca to begin their final preparations for WAFCON 2024 in Morocco, following a training camp in Lisbon that included a goalless friendly with Portugal. A group of seven players arrived earlier this week Asisat Oshoala, Michelle Alozie, Deborah Abiodun, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Folashade Ijamilusi, Esther Okoronkwo and Chioma Okafor

Rangers International FC are on the cusp of establishing a women’s team, part of a broader plan endorsed by CEO Amobi Ezeaku and currently under strategic discussion in Cairo, Egypt. Media director Norbert Okolie confirmed “machinery is in motion to get a women’s team,” adding that entry into the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) will proceed

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have landed in Lisbon ahead of their pre‑WAFCON friendly against Portugal, as part of a crucial warm‑up for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. A core group of 10 players and support staff arrived on Sunday night, including keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale, midfielder Christy Ucheibe and forward Francisca

Gift Monday has vowed to come back stronger following her omission from the Super Falcons’ preliminary squad for WAFCON 2024. The in-form striker, fresh off a prolific season with UD Tenerife in Spain’s Liga F, expressed disappointment but remained determined to force her way into future selections. Reflecting on the snub, Monday admitted she felt

Everton Women have warmly congratulated Toni Payne following her inclusion in the 24 player Nigeria squad for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Head coach Justin Madugu confirmed Payne as one of six midfielders chosen for the tournament. Everton posted on X “ Congratulations, Toni Good luck with Naija ”. At