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With her eyes now set on the world No. 1 ranking, Bolaji is far from done. As she prepares for future international competitions, it should be known that she is a champion on a mission.

Looking ahead to the second leg, Olowookere explained the importance of defensive discipline to avoid conceding.

2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup: To be hosted by a UEFA (Europe) or CAF (Africa) nation, with the UK officially entering the race.

Playing at the Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe Stadium, the young Nigerian girls were in full attack in a match that reinforced the longstanding football rivalry between the two nations.

But we might actually be heading there fast — by 2030, all money could go fully digital. It’s not sci-fi; it’s just where tech and habits are taking us.

The next FIFA Women’s World Ranking update is scheduled for June 12, 2025, just weeks before the 2024 WAFCON.

Eto’o, a four-time African Player of the Year and the all-time top scorer in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), took time to meet and encourage the young Nigerian players.

Olise, a former Edo Queens captain, will now aim to cement her place in the Trabzonspor squad as the season progresses.

“FIFA needs to involve its stakeholders, like the NWSLPA and NWSL, for an event like this to reach its potential. Otherwise, they are hamstringing women’s football yet again like they’ve done since time immemorial.”

The 23-year-old forward earned the prestigious award after delivering decisive goals in key matches, further cementing her reputation as one of the league’s most in-form attackers.