Women's Football - Football In Nigeria

Ex Super Falcons Coach Unfazed by Top Teams at Paris Olympics

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

Edwin Okon, the former coach of the Super Falcons, has expressed confidence that the Nigerian women’s team will not be daunted by the prospect of facing global powerhouses such as Spain, Japan, and Brazil at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. The Super Falcons are set to begin their Olympic journey on July 25 against Brazil […]

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Edo and Bayelsa Queens Secure NWFL Super Eight Playoff Spots

By Kelechi / Women's Football / April 25, 2024

Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens have successfully secured their places in the Nigeria Women Premier League Super Eight playoffs after a dramatic end to the regular season. Edo Queens confirmed their qualification with a determined 1-1 tie against Delta Queens at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on Wednesday. On the other hand, Bayelsa Queens advanced to

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Rising Star Evelina Duljan Joins Orlando Pride, Eyes Super Falcons Spot

By Kelechi / Women's Football / April 22, 2024

Evelina Pirjo Jovanka Duljan, a 20 year old Swedish born midfield maestro, has recently added her name to the impressive roster of athletes eligible to play for Nigeria. Duljan, who was born in Kristianstad, Sweden, on May 12, 2003, has swiftly ascended from local youth leagues to the pinnacle of international women’s soccer. Starting her

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Ashanti Akpan Misses Out on Chelsea’s Squad for Barcelona Clash

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

Despite participating in the final training session, Ashanti Akpan, a midfielder eligible to play for the Super Falcons, was not included in Chelsea’s squad travelling to Spain for their UEFA Women’s Champions League semi final first leg against Barcelona at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The England U19 international, who was born to a Polish mother

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Edna Imade Granada’s Super Falcons Eligible Striker in Spain

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

Edna Imade, a striking talent from Benin City, Nigeria, is making waves in women’s football with Granada CF Femenino in Spain’s Liga F. Edna’s journey to professional football is a tale of resilience and perseverance, beginning with her arrival in Spain as a three month old infant. Her family had embarked on a perilous journey

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Paris 2024 Super Falcons Set for Opening Clash with Brazil

By Kelechi / Women's Football / April 15, 2024

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are poised to commence their Olympic journey against Brazil on Thursday, July 25, at the 2024 Olympic Games. The Group C match will take place at Stade Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux, with a kickoff time of 6 pm Nigeria time. Following their opener, the three time African champions will face

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Chidimma Ifema A Dual Talent Poised for Super Falcons Debut

By Kelechi / Women's Football / April 13, 2024

Chidimma Estefania Ifema Gonzales, an Ecuadorian international with Nigerian roots, stands eligible to represent Nigeria’s Super Falcons despite her current affiliation with Ecuador’s senior women’s national team. Born to a Nigerian father and an Ecuadorian mother, the 25 year old professional footballer shines as a midfielder or forward for Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Femenino in

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Super Falcons Aim for Win in Olympic Qualifier vs South Africa

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

Super Falcons’ captain Rasheedat Ajibade set aside claims that Nigeria’s premier women’s football team played a defensive game against South Africa to secure their spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Following a goalless draw in Pretoria, the team confirmed their participation in the upcoming summer games, building on their 1-0 win in the first leg

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Tunisian Ref to Officiate Super Falcons vs Banyana Olympic Qualifier

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

In a significant announcement by the Confederation of African Football CAF, Tunisian referee Dorsaf Ganouati has been selected to officiate the eagerly awaited match between South Africa’s Banyana Banyana and Nigeria’s Super Falcons. This game is a crucial part of the final round of qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games. The match is set to

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Kaylin Swart Aims for Win in Olympic Qualifier vs Nigeria

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

South Africa’s national women’s football team, Banyana Banyana, is brimming with confidence as they prepare for the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against the Super Falcons of Nigeria. Goalkeeper Kaylin Swart, in particular, is optimistic about her team’s chances in this crucial encounter between two of Africa’s footballing giants. The match is not just a

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