Women’s Football

FC Robo Queens were handed a 3–0 walkover victory against Osun Babes FC in their Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Matchday 8 fixture after the visiting side failed to resolve a jersey clash that prevented the game from kicking off on Thursday. The decision means Robo Queens collect full points from the encounter, which had […]

The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon have announced a 25-player squad for their upcoming international friendly clashes against Nigeria’s Super Falcons, set to be played in Yaoundé as part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The list was released by the Cameroon Football Federation, with the team now in camp in

The Nigeria U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, now know when they will face Malawi in the decisive final qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup African qualifiers. The two leg tie will determine one of Africa’s four representatives for the World Cup in Poland later this year. The first leg will

Bayelsa Queens head coach Whyte Ogbonda has urged the Nigeria Football Federation to consider establishing a Super Falcons squad composed entirely of home-based players, arguing it would strengthen the national women’s team and deepen the talent pool. His comments come amid discussions about the team’s selection policy ahead of major competitions. Ogbonda believes that relying

The Nigeria U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, secured a vital 2–1 away win over Senegal in the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie in Dakar on Saturday. The victory gave Nigeria a 3–1 aggregate win and booked their place in the final qualifying round, where they will face

Heartland Queens head coach Obi Ogbala has declared his ambition to mirror the NWFL title success he achieved with Nasarawa Amazons now that he is leading Heartland Queens in the 2025–26 Nigeria Women Football League season. Ogbala says his immediate focus is steering Heartland Queens into the Super Six play-offs and pushing for the championship

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has announced the shortlist of nominees for its January Player of the Month and Manager of the Month awards as the league recognises standout performers from the opening month of 2026. Fans will soon have the chance to vote for their favourites across both categories. The nominations highlight individual

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie will be eager to make amends when Brighton & Hove Albion Women take on Arsenal in the Women’s Super League this Sunday. The Nigerian shot-stopper has been a standout performer for the Seagulls but will be determined to improve on recent results. Brighton will be looking to halt a recent

Veteran Nigerian women’s football coach Bala Nkiyu has warned that defending champions Super Falcons will face a tough challenge in the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in 2026. Nkiyu said the Falcons should not assume an easy path as they prepare to defend their continental crown. The experienced coach spoke amid growing anticipation

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, are targeting a commanding first leg result when they host Senegal in the first match of their third round FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. The fixture is part of Nigeria’s quest to reach the 2026 World Cup in Poland.