By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria International, Desire Oparanozie has officially announced her retirement from professional football at international and club level. The former Super Falcons captain was part of the team squad to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup where they exited the tournament in the round of 16. She penned an emotional retirement message […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria coach, Jose Peseiro has called up new faces for the national team clash against Sao Tome and Principe in the Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Peseiro who was just handed a contract extension recently by the NFF included only a home based player in the 23 man squad for […]
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 The Federal Government has called on the Super Falcons to continue to strive towards raising the country’s flag high at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup holding in Australia, New Zealand even as they stunned the host pre- tournament favourites Australia, in their match today. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Sports […]
By Saheed Afolabi The Secretary General of FIFA, Fatima Samoura has revealed that it was because of Nigeria that the World Football governing body decided to pay the national team players their bonuses directly to their account. Samoura made this known after visiting the Falcons after they have sealed the round of 16 ticket. The […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria dynamic midfielder, Toni Payne has attributed the country’s success at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to her teammates that have turned up with impressive performances. The Super Falcons racked up five points from three matches to qualify for the round of 16 stage of the World Cup. Payne said the […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria came from a goal down to defeat Australia 3-2 at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Uchenna Kanu, Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala were on target to secure Super Falcons first win at the World Cup. Australia started the game by pegging Nigeria to their own half and took the lead […]
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 Nigeria U20 side touched down the city of Buenos Aires Argentina on Thursday May 25 for their last group game clash against Brazil. The Flying Eagles had their first two games against Dominican Republic and Italy at Mendoza and will take on Brazil at Buenos Aires. Nigeria recorded a 2-1 […]
