Nigeria’s Super Falcons battled Portugal to a gritty 0-0 in an entertaining international friendly at the Estadio José Gomes in Lisbon on Monday night. Both teams started cautiously, cancelling each other out in a tightly contested opening phase. However, the tempo increased after the half-hour mark, with Portugal creating chances that were superbly denied by Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, who …

Nine-time African champions, the Super Falcons, will take on the senior women’s national team of Portugal in a friendly match in Lisbon on Monday (today), as part of their preparations for the 2024 WAFCON tournament in Morocco. The 2024 WAFCON tournament will be played from 5 to 26 July in the North African country. The Super Falcons’ contingent flew out …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Friday, released the 24-player squad, welcoming back into the Super Falcons star forward, Asisat Oshoala and defender Ashleigh Plumptre — both of whom were absent from the recent friendly against Cameroon. The lineup features key players such as goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, captain Rasheedat Ajibade, defenders Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie, and midfielders Deborah Abiodun …

The Super Falcons provisional squad for the 2024 WAFCON tournament in Morocco will be released in the coming days after head coach Justin Madugu has submitted his list to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Nigeria will be seeking a 10th continental title at the tournament which will be played from 5 to 26 July. Madugu’s side are in Group B …

Nigeria have retained their position as the highest-ranked women’s football team in Africa, following the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking published on 12 June. Despite a marginal increase of just 0.8 points, which saw them rise from 1622.49 to 1623.29 points, the nine-time African champions remain the continent’s best, holding firm at 36th in the world. The rankings reflect matches …

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning the state as a hub for local and international sporting events, following the successful hosting of an international friendly match between Nigeria and Cameroon at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. Speaking to journalists after the Super Falcons defeated the Lionesses of Cameroon 2-0, Abiodun disclosed that …

Rasheedat Ajibade scored twice as the Super Falcons earned a comfortable 2-0 win over Cameroon in the much-awaited international friendly match played on Tuesday at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta. It was a strong start from the hosts, who passed with confidence in the early stages and created several chances before the breakthrough came in the 26th minute when …

The international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon will now be held on Tuesday (tomorrow) at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) rejected a proposed shift to Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Falcons, who had earlier announced the rescheduling of the tie via their official …

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has named a 23-woman squad for the upcoming international friendlies against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, with captain Rasheedat Ajibade leading the side in the absence of star forward Asisat Oshoala. Oshoala, one of Nigeria’s most decorated players, is a notable omission from the list as Madugu turns his attention to testing the depth …

Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne is up for the English Women’s Super League Player of the Month for February. Payne registered three assists in two league games for the Toffees during the month. The 27-year-old’s Everton teammate, Kelly Gago is also nominated for the award. The other nominees are Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United), Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal), Frida-Maanum (Arsenal), and Mary …