Author: Tumininu Yussuf

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, may have opened their campaign at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament with a crushing 92-45 win over Rwanda, but point guard Promise Amukamara insists the team is still far from its best. Speaking after the huge victory, Amukamara admitted that the team was still shaking off early rust, especially having had no warm-up matches prior to the tournament. “It was a good first game for us to get all of our jitters out and just to have one game under our belt,” she said. “We haven’t done any friendly games so this is a good…

Super Falcons star and 2024WAFCON final match-winner, Jennifer Echegini has hit back at critics who have questioned her involvement in social media, especially TikTok, saying that short moments of fun online do not interfere with her football performance. Echegini, who recently delivered a stellar performance for Nigeria in the just concluded WAFCON, addressed the concerns some fans raised about her presence on platforms like TikTok and Snapchat. While she acknowledged the sentiment behind such comments, she made it clear that enjoying a few minutes of content creation doesn’t hinder her focus or commitment on the pitch. “I saw some small…

Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting she is stepping away from international football, insisting she is “still here, still playing, and still doing her job.” The six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year and Nigeria’s star striker sets the record straight after clinching fourth WAFCON title, following Nigeria’s Remontada 3-2 comeback victory over Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Abidjan. Despite playing fewer minutes in the tournament, the Bay FC player reiterated her commitment to the national team and cleared that she remains ready to honour any future…

Defending champions, Nigeria’s D’Tigress sent a strong message to their rivals at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship with a crushing 92–45 victory over Rwanda in their opening Group B match, held at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This win hands D’Tigress their 25th consecutive win in the continental championship, a winning streak that dates back to October 2015. It also puts them in prime position to qualify for the next round as they target an unprecedented fifth straight AfroBasket title. Fast Start, Ruthless Finish from D’Tigress Team Led by head coach Rena Wakama, the…

 The Super Falcons of Nigeria are champions of Africa once again and this happened in a night where a different story would have been written. At the Stade Olympique in Rabat, the Super Falcons of Nigeria came from two goals down to defeat hosts Morocco 3–2 and claim their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title on Saturday night. It was a story of courage and comeback for the ages, as Jennifer Echegini’s 88th-minute winner completed a sensational turnaround that crowned Nigeria the queens of African football once more. Not only did the Falcons become champions again, the won…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the appointments of Manu Garba and Moses Aduku as head coaches of the national U17 and U20 teams, respectively. The Veteran tacticians return to national team roles as Nigeria targets World Cup qualification at youth level, in September. The decision, ratified by the NFF Executive Committee, followed recommendations from the federation’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee aimed at reinforcing Nigeria’s youth football structure with experienced leadership. Manu Garba Returns to Golden Eaglets Manu Garba, the man who guided Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets to FIFA U17 World Cup glory in the United Arab Emirates in 2013,…

Just a day to the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final clash between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and host nation Morocco in Rabat, interim head coach, Justin Madugu has delivered a strong message of assurance and composure. Madugu, speaking with confidence ahead of Thursday’s final in Rabat, insisted that his team remains laser-focused despite the enormous pressure of facing a vocal home crowd and the weight of public expectations. “They Know Why We Are Here” – Justin Madugu Unshaken by Pressure Ahead of Rabat Final The former Falcons assistant, who stepped into the interim role following Randy Waldrum’s departure,…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a place in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a tense 2-1 victory over defending champions South Africa in Casablanca. However, former Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk believes the outcome was significantly influenced by an unfortunate injury to South African defender Gabriela Salgado during the second half. The match, filled with drama and intensity, saw Nigeria draw first blood through Rasheedat Ajibade’s first-half penalty. South Africa responded in the 60th minute when Linda Motlhalo converted from the spot after a VAR review awarded a penalty for a foul on…

Reigning African champions D’Tigress of Nigeria have officially unveiled their final roster for the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship set to tip off in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Head coach Rena Wakama has named a 12-woman squad brimming with experience, youth, and continental pedigree as Nigeria gears up to chase an unprecedented fifth consecutive title. The team will be looking to extend their dominant run on the continent, having won the last four editions of the championship in 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023. Final Squad for Abidjan Mission The final 12-woman squad comprises a solid blend of returning stars and dynamic…

South Africa head coach, Desiree Ellis has paid tribute to her team’s fearless display against Nigeria where they eventually lost 2-1 to the Super Falcons in the semi-final of the 2024 WAFCON. The intense clash at Stade Mohamed V on Tuesday night ended in heartbreak for the reigning champions, South Africa, as Nigeria advanced to yet another final courtesy of Michelle Alozie’s dramatic stoppage-time winner. “We Gave As Good As They Gave” – Ellis on Banyana’s Display Speaking after the match, a visibly emotional Ellis heaped praise on her players, insisting they matched Nigeria in every aspect of the game…