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 […]
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 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 […]
By Saheed Afolabi The Nigeria U20 team got off to a flying start in the Wafu B U20 tournament as they thrashed Niger Republic 7-0 at the Baba Yara stadium, Kumasi, Ghana. The Super Falconets tortured their opponent in the game with goals as Opeyemi Ajakaye grabbed a hat trick while the quadruple […]
By Saheed Afolabi The Nigeria national team geared up their FIFA Women’s World Cup preparation with an emphatic 3-0 victory over co-host New Zealand in Turkey. Under fire Nigeria coach, Randy Waldrum shocked critics with the result who were ready to pounce on him if the results had gone the way of New […]
