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Feranmi Otitoola Aims for More Goals as Ila Oragun Babes Shine

By Kelechi / Women's Football / September 29, 2024

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 […]

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Plateau Queens to Face CATS in Girls Play Sports Football Tournament

By Kelechi / Women's Football / September 29, 2024

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

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Everton confirm squad number for Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne

By Kelechi / Women's Football / September 20, 2024

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

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NAFF Invites 16 Special Falcons for 2024 WAFF Women’s World Cup

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

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,

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Falconets face Venezuela in a must win World Cup clash

By Kelechi / Women's Football / September 7, 2024

The Nigeria U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, are gearing up for a crucial group stage match at the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. They will face Venezuela at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali, Colombia. After a 1-0 victory against Korea Republic in their opening match, the Falconets suffered a 3-1 loss

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NWFL Championship 2024 Kwara Ladies FC Coach Olajide Peter Declares

By Kelechi / Women's Football / September 3, 2024

Kwara Ladies FC of Ilorin, led by coach Olajide Peter Muyiwa, are in Calabar with a clear mission to secure one of the two promotion spots into the Nigeria Women Football League NWFL Premiership during the ongoing Championship play offs. Despite settling for a 1-1 draw against Dreamstar Ladies in their opening match at U.J.

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NWFL Championship Pelican Stars Edge Imo Striker Queens 2-1

By Kelechi / Women's Football / September 1, 2024

In a thrilling NWFL Championship match on September 1, 2024, Pelican Stars managed to hold off a late rally from Imo Striker Queens to secure a 2-1 victory. The encounter at UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar was marked by early dominance from the Pelican Stars, who set the tone with two quick goals. Joy Okoronkwo

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NWFL Championship 2024 Teams Set for Intense Battle in Calabar

By Kelechi / Women's Football / August 31, 2024

The draw for the 2024 Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL Championship has been completed, setting the stage for a fierce competition among 20 teams vying for promotion to the NWFL Premiership. The draw, which took place at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, saw the teams divided into four groups: A1, A2, B1, and B2.

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Falconets Ready for FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia 2024

By Kelechi / Women's Football / August 30, 2024

Nigeria’s U20 women’s football team, the Falconets, have settled into their accommodation at the Wyndham Hotel in Bogotá, preparing for their participation in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia 2024. The team, having scored an impressive 27 goals across their recent competitive and friendly matches, is entering the tournament with confidence as they

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Falconets aim for win against Mexico to boost confidence for FIFA U20

By Kelechi / Women's Football / August 27, 2024

Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, aims to secure another victory as they face Mexico in a friendly match on Monday. Head Coach Christopher Musa Danjuma believes maintaining their winning momentum is crucial as the team prepares for the upcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. After a thrilling 2-1 win over Australia, Danjuma

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