By Saheed Afolabi Dr. Terry Eguaoje, Founder of the Female Coaches Association of Africa Nation (FCAAN) and Head of Education for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has described the recently concluded CAF-C All Female Coaching Course as an historic milestone achieved in Nigeria football. The FCAAN boss beamed with pride as he congratulated the pioneering […]
By Saheed Afolabi Edo Queens tactician, Moses Aduku is unperturbed over the club’s group opponents in the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers draws held on Wednesday. The Benin Arsenal were drawn in group B of the Wafu B zone against Hasaacas Ladies (Ghana), Omnisports Etincele (Burkina Faso) and AS Garde National (Niger). Aduku said […]
Kehinde Adeleye Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen recently visited his alma mater, Olusosun Primary School in the Oregun area of Lagos State, proudly displaying his CAF award. In December 2023, Osimhen won the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, making history as the first Nigerian to receive the honor since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999. Photojournalist […]
By Saheed Afolabi Ademola Lookman says Nigeria will defeat Ivory Coast in the much anticipated Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) group A tie on Thursday, January 18 at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan. Speaking exclusively to ECHONEWS at the Super Eagles hotel in Abidjan, Lookman says the team is looking forward to the […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria recorded historic wins at the 2023 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night, December 11. Asisat Oshoala scooped home her record making sixth Africa Best Player in the women’s category to wrap up a fantastic year she had for club and country, as she sees off competition from, Thembi Kgatlana, […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria sealed their place at the 2024 Women Africa Cup Of Nations (WAFCON) in grand style after dispatching Cape Verde 7-1 on aggregate. The Super Falcons came from a goal down to grind out a tough 2-1 victory against Cape Verde. Esther Okoronkwo and captain, Rasheedat Ajibade were on target […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria head coach, Randy Waldrum has included eight home based players in the squad called on to execute the Women Africa Cup Of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe. Waldrum called 24 players for the encounter against the True Patriots Ladies which will be held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, […]
AFCON 2027: LAGOS READY TO HOST AFRICA Lagos State Government has assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of her preparedness to provide good sporting facilities and the enabling environment to boost the interest of Nigeria in co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with the Republic of Benin. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria U20 side defeated Benin Republic to reach the final of the Wafu B U20 tournament in Ghana. Amina Bello opening goal and Esther Onyenezide double condemned and knocked out Benin Republic from the Wafu B U20 tournament. Tantalizing winger, Bello opened scoring for Nigeria in the 24th minute to finish […]
By Saheed Afolabi The Super Eagles of Nigeria continued their run in the Afcon qualifiers as they whitewashed Sao Tome and Principe 0-10 at the Stade Adrar stadium, Agadir, Morocco. Super Eagles talisman, Victor Osimhen opened the goal account of the match with a bulled header in the 8th minute from a great cross […]
