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.
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Women’s Sports
Plumptre Makes Exciting Return to Super Falcons Squad for France Friendly
written by Tumininu Yussuf
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.
No CAF C License, No Bench Seat: Obi Demands Accountability in Women’s Football
written by Tumininu Yussuf
Following the wrap up of CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, Nkechi Obi, the head of the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL), has pointed out the urgent need for clubs to raise their standards in governance, administration, and management to ensure the future growth of women’s football in the country.
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.
Tobi Amusan Makes History as Youngest Female Inductee into UTEP Hall of Fame
written by Tumininu Yussuf
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.
Madugu Invites 20 Super Falcons Players for Friendly Against France; Captain Ajibade Dropped
written by Tumininu Yussuf
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.
Nigeria’s Glory Edet and TP Mazembe Crowned CAF Women’s Champions League 2024 Winners
written by Tumininu Yussuf
Nigeria’s Glory Edet and club side, TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo are the new champions of the CAF Women’s Champions League after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Morocco’s AS FAR in the final played at Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi in El Jadida on Saturday.
Joy Omewa Scores Winner as Fortuna Hjorring Record Victory in Final Season Game
written by Tumininu Yussuf
Nigeria forward, Joy Omewa was the hero for Fortuna Hjorring as they came from behind to defeat Odense 2-1 in their final match of the Danish Women’s League regular season on Saturday at the Nature Energy Park.