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 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, winning captain signs on a two-year deal after leaving Spanish side Atlético de Madrid at the end of last season. Ajibade said after completing the move, “I’m deeply honoured to be joining Paris Saint-Germain, a top-drawer club in Europe. This is a major step for me, and I’m […]
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have landed in Nigeria from Morocco, where they just clinched a record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. Players and officials of the team arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday afternoon. The team arrived to a rousing welcome from fans and government officials, some of whom […]
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 […]
President Bola Tinubu has issued a message of encouragement to Nigeria’s Super Falcons, urging them to clinch a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title as they face host nation, Morocco, in the final tonight at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. The President’s message, delivered in a personally signed statement on Saturday, underscores 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 […]