Nigeria’s captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, narrowly missed out on the Women’s Player of the Year crown, which went to Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak. In the men’s category, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi claimed the Player of the Year Award, finishing ahead of Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, ending Nigeria’s recent run of back-to-back wins. The ceremony extended […]
The decisive clash will take place in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Tuesday. The Super Falcons enter the match with a 2–0 advantage following a solid performance in the first leg at Stade Kégué in Lomé, Togo, last Friday. Goals from Chinwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo gave Nigeria a commanding lead. However, Madugu emphasized that despite […]
The Striker made the announcement in a post shared on social media, the 31-year-old expressed deep gratitude for her journey in the sport, calling her retirement a “natural conclusion” to a lifelong pursuit that began at just eight years old. “It is with a heart full of gratitude that I bid farewell to my playing […]
The 23-year-old centre-back arrived in Istanbul in the summer of 2024 following her departure from French side Stade de Reims. According to reports, the star defender in her very first season, made 26 appearances across all competitions, scoring once and anchoring Gala’s backline with consistency and authority. Read Also: Tinubu Confers National Honours On Super […]
The nomination, places Madugu among the global elite of women’s football coaching, following his remarkable leadership with the Nigerian women’s national team. The accolade celebrates coaches who have demonstrated outstanding strategy, motivation, and performance in guiding their teams on the international stage. The recognition comes as Nigerian football continues to gain momentum on the global […]
Morocco took an early lead through Ghizlane Chebbak in the 12th minute, and doubled their advantage when Sanaâ Mssoudy found the back of the net in the 24th minute. However, Nigeria responded with a determined second-half performance that turned the game around. Esther Okoronkwo pulled one back for Nigeria in the 64th minute from the […]
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, made the announcement while speaking with reporters in Abuja. He also confirmed that all entitlements, up to and including the final on July 26, had been disbursed for immediate payment to players, coaches, and officials. Dikko described the gesture as “policy in motion” and a demonstration […]
The West Africans had their worst outing in Morocco 2022, losing three matches and finishing fourth. Justine Madugu’s side will have a chance to redeem their image when WAFCON 2024 finals starts in Morocco next month. The nine-time champions will face Tunisia, Botswana and Algeria in Group B. Ordega declared that the team will go […]
The Super Falcons players and officials have started arriving city of Angers ahead of the friendly against the Les Bleues of France.
Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala was satisfied with the team’s performance in the 1-0 defeat to Spain but claimed they must work on their finishing. Alexia Putellas’ brilliant late free kick separated both teams in a keenly contested Group C tie at the Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiwendu Ihezuo were […]