Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ordered the Super Falcons’ technical crew to step down with immediate effect, signalling the first major fallout from Nigeria’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The NFF Executive Committee announced the decision in a post on its X handle on...
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Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the country’s poor run in international competitions, with particular focus on the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The NFF announced this in a statement issued on Friday via its verified...
Super Falcons’ defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title came to an end on Sunday after Nigeria lost 1-0 to Cameroon in their quarter-final clash. Myriam Maéva Nyadjou Wamen scored the only goal of the game in the 19th minute, giving Cameroon the lead and ultimately sending...
Racism has once again cast a shadow over football, with Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo becoming the latest player to suffer online abuse just days before Nigeria begin their campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday strongly condemned...
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been rewarded with a new house after successfully defending her CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year title, a fitting recognition for one of Africa’s most accomplished footballers. The certificate to the house, gifted by Jedo Investment Company Limited, was presented to Nnadozie by...
Former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Precious Dede has been blessed with quadruplets after years of patiently hoping for children, marking a joyful new chapter in her life. Dede announced the arrival of her four babies on Instagram, sharing an emotional message that described the moment as an answer to long-held...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) slated for Morocco, after battling to a 1–1 draw with Benin Republic in the return leg of their qualifier at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Defender Ashleigh Plumptre opened scoring for...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons took a commanding step toward qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating the Benin Republic 2–0 in the first leg of their qualifier match held on Friday in Lomé, Togo. The nine-time African champions started brightly, nearly taking the lead in...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are gearing up for their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying campaign with a powerful 21-player list, as Head Coach Justine Madugu names his squad for the double-header against Benin Republic. The upcoming fixtures, set for October 24 and 28, are not just about...
Super Falcons star Chiamaka Nnadozie earned global recognition with a 4th-place finish in the Women’s Yashin Trophy rankings, while England’s Hannah Hampton took home the prestigious goalkeeper award at the 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris. Hampton, 24, was pivotal in England’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 victory, notably saving...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have once again placed African football in the global spotlight, with goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and head coach Justine Madugu securing nominations for the prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or awards. Announced on August 7, 2025, by France Football, the organizers of the revered awards, Nnadozie is a contender...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja- Nigeria’s Super Falcons are ranked the best team in Africa and 36th in the world with 1630 points, according to the latest FIFA Rankings. World champions Spain top the global rankings with 2066 points, followed closely by the U.S with 2065 points. Spain, the...
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has rewarded members of the victorious Super Falcons of Ondo origin with N60 million and a house for their outstanding performance in the WAFCON tournament. The governor announced the reward during a reception held in honour of defender Tosin Demehin, the team’s media officer...
Five-time Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champion, Maureen Madu, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to recognize the contributions of veteran Super Falcons players. Speaking to journalists in Awka on Sunday, Madu, who played over 100 matches for the national team, said such a gesture would cement...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Super Falcons of Nigeria were feted at the Presidential Villa by President Tinubu and the First Lady, following their thrilling 3-2 victory over host nation Morocco in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final. The team’s triumph was celebrated with a grand reception, showcasing...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all 24 players and the 11-member technical team of Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, following their historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. At the presidential reception...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has hailed the Super Falcons as Nigeria’s foremost ambassadors following their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a congratulatory statement issued on Sunday in Abuja through her Special Assistant on Communication...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Labour Party has extended its warmest congratulations to the Super Falcons, Nigeria’s national women’s football team, on their remarkable victory in the 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) held in Morocco. In a statement released on Sunday, Sen. Nenadi Usman, the party’s Interim National...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu have showered praise on Nigeria’s Super Falcons for their remarkable 3-2 comeback victory against host nation Morocco in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, securing a record-extending 10th title. The thrilling match,...
In a breathtaking second-half turnaround, Nigeria’s Super Falcons overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2, securing their 10th TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday night. Morocco ignited their home crowd early, with captain Ghizlane Chebbak...