Women’s Football

Rivers Angels secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Naija Ratels on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, collecting three valuable points in their NWFL Premiership campaign. The match was tightly contested, with the decisive moment coming after the break when Rivers Angels scored the only goal, giving them the edge in a game that neither side dominated […]

Robo Queens delivered one of their most commanding displays of the season, sweeping aside Confluence Queens 4–0 in Lagos on Matchday 26 of the NWFL Premiership. The scoring began in the 27th minute when Favour Nkwocha reacted fastest to a loose ball in the box following sustained attacking pressure, giving the hosts the lead. Just

The former women’s stars Tochi Oluchi and Blessing Akusobi have been cited in a newly published, ground-breaking survey of the CATS Ladies  a move hailed as historic by organisers. The survey, described as the first of its kind for Nigeria’s grassroots women’s football, aims to recognise and document the contributions of past and present women

Nigerian international forward Joy Omewa is attracting interest from the Women’s Super League in England, with at least three clubs reportedly monitoring her situation ahead of the winter transfer window. Aston Villa W.F.C., Brighton & Hove Albion W.F.C. and West Ham United W.F.C. are all said to be keen on securing the 22 year old’s

Nigerian goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor produced a commanding display to help Portsmouth Women secure a 2–0 win over West Ham Women in the English Women’s League Cup. Erhabor impressed throughout the match, showing sharp reflexes, excellent positioning, and composed decision-making even under pressure. Her assured handling and clever distribution played a key role in allowing Portsmouth

Gotham FC edged Washington Spirit 1-0 to claim the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Championship at PayPal Park in San Jose. The only goal came in the 80th minute when Rose Lavelle, assisted by Brazilian right-back Bruninha, fired home a left-footed strike that settled the contest. Gotham had entered the playoffs as the eighth

Football fever has returned with renewed vigour to the historic White Sand Field in Orile-Iganmu, Lagos — and at the heart of the revival is an ambitious female side, Phoenix Girls FC. The renewed activity at the venue has stirred memories of the glory days when 1994 African Footballer of the Year, Emmanuel Amuneke, regularly

The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) has issued a stern warning to its Premiership clubs to complete their digital registration and club licensing by November 22, or face serious sanctions potentially even relegation. According to NWFL Chief Operating Officer Modupe Shabi, several clubs including Castmog Ladies, Osun Babes, and Naija Ratels have yet to finish

Washington Spirit head coach Adrián González has lauded the “electric chemistry” between Nigerian forward Gift Monday and Ivorian attacker Rosemonde Kouassi, following their pivotal roles in the team’s recent 2–0 victory. González described their understanding as “special, instinctive, and extremely dangerous for any defence,” noting that their combined movement and synergy both on and off

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie have both been named in the final three shortlist for the 2025 CAF Awards, according to Bold Sports. Ajibade is up for the Women’s Player of the Year, competing against Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy. Her nomination follows a stellar year where she led Nigeria