Nigeria have moved eight places in the latest FIFA women’s rankings released by the Federation of International Football Association. The Super Falcons, who were ranked 40th in the world in the ranking released in June, gained 94 points to amass a total point of 1649 to move to 32nd position in the world. The Falcons’ rise in the rankings was largely …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified the contentious issue of match bonuses and allowances between the organisation and the Super Falcons. Appearing before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on the dispute between the Super Falcons and NFF on Thursday, NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau said no funding was released for participation but revealed that in the 2023 FIFA …

A House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee has summoned the president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau to appear before it unfailingly on Thursday (today) and respond to the feud between the federation and Super Falcons over unpaid allowances. Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee, investigating the dispute between the Super Falcons and NFF, Hon. Blessing Onuh issued …

The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) have ranked Super Falcons star, Christy Ucheibe as the sixth best tackler at the recently concluded 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. FIFA released the ranking on its official Twitter handle on Tuesday. Ucheibe featured in all of Super Falcons four games at the competition. The Benfica of Portugal …

The Nigerian Super Falcons have climbed to the top 10 in FIFA’s most recent Women’s World Cup rankings. The release of the ranking came after Spain emerged victorious over England with a score of 1-0 at the conclusion of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, which took place on Sunday, 20th August 2023. Based on FIFA regulations, teams that have …

The House of Representatives Committee on Sports on Wednesday pledged to wade into the crisis over unpaid bonuses to national football teams players by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Chairman of House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Hon. Ekene Abubakar said this in Abuja at a meeting with the NFF at the National Assembly complex. The committee and the federation …

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, on Monday, hailed members of the Nigerian female football team, Super Falcons following their performance at the ongoing female FIFA World Cup championship. Super Falcons crashed out of the tournament following their loss through penalties to the English team, the Lionesses last week Monday. Addressing the players at the State House, Abuja, …

England forward Lauren James has been given a two-match ban by the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) for the red card against Nigeria. The 21-year-old was sent off in the Round of 16 encounter at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup for stamping on Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie. England progressed to the quarterfinals 4-2 on penalties. The dismissal …

Some members of the Super Falcons to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand have arrived in the country following their elimination from the tournament against England on Monday. The Lionesses knocked Nigeria out 4-2 in a last-16 penalty shootout in Brisbane, with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive spot-kick after Desire Oparanozie and Michelle Alozie have …

The English Football Association have released a statement following Lauren James’ red card against Nigeria. James was dismissed in the second half of the match against the Super Falcons for stamping on Michelle Alozie. The Chelsea forward is handed an automatic one-game ban, which could be extended via FIFA’s disciplinary process. An FA spokesman said: “Lauren is really sorry for …