Author: Tumininu Yussuf
As Nigeria’s Super Falcons prepare to launch another quest for continental glory against tournament debutants Malawi, Asisat Oshoala has made one thing crystal clear.
For years, she has battled opponents on football pitches across Africa and beyond. But according to Nigeria international Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, some of the toughest battles female footballers face are not on the field.
The champions are back. After conquering Africa once again with a breathtaking comeback victory over hosts Morocco last year, Nigeria’s Super Falcons are ready to begin another journey toward continental glory.
When Spain captain Rodri lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy into the New Jersey sky, the celebrations marked more than the crowning of a new world champion.
Lionel Messi ‘s World Cup ended in tears, uncertainty and heartbreak, but just days later, Major League Soccer handed the Argentine legend something he did not receive a year ago.
The wait is finally over. After months of anticipation, the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) officially burst into life.
Nigeria, with head coach Justine Madugu, has retained the core of the team that lifted the continental title last year as the Super Falcons prepare to defend their crown in Morocco but there is a catch.
Argentina manager, Lionel Scaloni admitted he must take time to decide his future after watching his side’s dream of retaining the FIFA World Cup slip away in heartbreaking fashion against Spain.
The curtain has finally fallen on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the tournament’s biggest individual honours told the story of a nation that conquered world football from every angle.
For almost two decades, football had learned one lesson the hard way. Never write off Lionel Messi.