The Nigeria senior women’s national team are set to play their Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifiers against Ethiopia at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Nigeria Football Federation reportedly confirmed Abuja as its home venue in its invitation to Super Falcons players for the return leg of the qualifiers, which will be held on Tuesday, October 31st.Continue reading “Abuja to host Super Falcons Olympics qualifiers”
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Mikel Obi urges Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea
Former Nigerian international, Mikel Obi has advised Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen to choose Chelsea ahead of Manchester United. The 36-year-old midfielder spent 11 years at Chelsea and believes Osimhen would be a perfect fit for the Stamford Bridge club. Speaking on “The Obi One Podcast,” the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champion believes OsimhenContinue reading “Mikel Obi urges Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea”
King Mohammed VI happy with Morocco’s World Cup bid approval
The FIFA World Cup will be coming in 2030 to Africa for the second time in the 100-year history of the World Cup, when Morocco, in partnership with Portugal and Spain, hosts the FIFA World Cup 2030. The joint bid from the three countries was unanimously approved as the sole candidate by FIFA’s Council atContinue reading “King Mohammed VI happy with Morocco’s World Cup bid approval”
NWFL: Sunshine Queens, Ekiti Queens, get wildcards to play Premiership
The Nigeria Women Football League held its Annual General Assembly (AGA) on Thursday 5th October 2023, at BON Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos State after which the draws for the 2023/24 NWFL Premiership season were conducted. In addition to the regular 14 teams, the Nkechi Obi-led administration has decided to expand the league to accommodate twoContinue reading “NWFL: Sunshine Queens, Ekiti Queens, get wildcards to play Premiership”
MTN CHAMPS launches across four cities as over 1000 medals, 32 team titles & 10 Academy spots up for grabs
More than 7000 athletes and 500 schools are set to battle for over 1000 medals and 32 school/team titles in the first edition of the Schools’ Athletics Championships, now renamed MTN CHAMPS, which will take centre stage across four locations: Benin, Uyo, Ibadan and Abuja. A press conference was held on Wednesday, 4th October, 2023,Continue reading “MTN CHAMPS launches across four cities as over 1000 medals, 32 team titles & 10 Academy spots up for grabs”
FC Robo wins maiden Bet9ja Mushin Women’s Championship
The inaugural edition of the Bet9ja Women Championship Mushin Development wrapped up on Saturday, 23rd September 2023, at the Saint Judes Primary School, Mushin. FC Robo Queens emerged as the champion after defeating Oracle Queens in the Mushin Derby 1-0 in the final all thanks to Opeyemi Ajakaye’s solo run that ended up in theContinue reading “FC Robo wins maiden Bet9ja Mushin Women’s Championship”
Bet9ja Mushin Development Football Program Gets Kickoff Date
FC Robo Queens has joined the inaugural project of the Mushin Development program where eight teams will participate for the community football glory. The Mushin-based team is the only team among the participating teams that plays in the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership. The women’s football championship sponsored by Bet9ja Foundation is scheduled toContinue reading “Bet9ja Mushin Development Football Program Gets Kickoff Date”
FIFAWWC: Nigeria vs Canada players to watch
As the reigning Olympic champions, Canada comes into action against the most successful African team that has never missed any of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, we take a look at some of the players to watch out for from both sides. Despite being the lowest-ranked team in Group B, the Super Falcons will beContinue reading “FIFAWWC: Nigeria vs Canada players to watch”
FIFAWWC: Nigeria vs Canada preview and head-to-head
The Nigeria women’s national team starts their quest for glory in the early hour on Friday against Olympic champions Canada, at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. With Group B considered this year’s Group of Death, Canada may take confidence from the fact that they have won their last two World Cup openers by a 1-0 scoreline. On theContinue reading “FIFAWWC: Nigeria vs Canada preview and head-to-head”
FIFAWWC: Nigeria duo to miss opening clash vs Canada
Nigeria international duo of Rasheedat Ajibade and Halimat Ayinde will miss Super Falcons’ 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B opening clash against Olympic champions Canada on Friday. The Super Falcons and Canada will face off at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium at 3:30 am Nigeria time. Having bagged nine goals and one assist in LigaContinue reading “FIFAWWC: Nigeria duo to miss opening clash vs Canada”
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