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Zambian footballer Barbra Banda has been named the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year, edging out major rivals.

Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu, has raised the possibility of more players joining the squad for their upcoming friendly match against France, after calling up just 20 players, compared to 23 for their last fixture.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face France on Saturday, November 30, without star forward Asisat Oshoala, who has been excluded from the squad due to logistical issues surrounding her visa renewal in the United States. 

Nigeria defender Ashleigh Plumptre is thrilled to be back with the Super Falcons after being named in the squad for their upcoming international friendly against France on Sunday.

Following the wrap up of CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, Nkechi Obi, the head of the Nigeria Women’s Football…

Granada fought back from an early deficit to defeat Levante 3-2 in a Spanish Women’s League clash on Sunday, with Nigeria-eligible forward Edna Imade playing a key role in the victory.

UD Tenerife’s Rinsola Babajide struck early, but it was Barcelona’s relentless offense that stole the show with a 5-1 win in their Liga F clash at the Johan Cruyff Stadium on Sunday.

Nigerian track and field star, Tobi Amusan has made history once again, this time off the track, by earning a spot in the University of Texas El Paso’s (UTEP) prestigious Hall of Fame. 

Nigeria forward Ifeoma Onumonu continued her impressive form, netting a goal in Montpellier’s 2-0 victory at Saint Etienne on Saturday. 

Head Coach Justine Madugu has named a 20-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against France, with the match scheduled for Saturday at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers.