The Nigeria women’s national team, Super Falcons on Friday defeated the Lady Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the first leg of the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) final qualifying round, thanks to Onumonu’s brace. The Falcons were without regulars like Asisat Oshoala, Francesca Ordega and Desire Oparanozie. Gotham FC forward, Ifeoma Onumonu scoredContinue reading “AWCON Qualifiers: Onumonu’s brace, Plumptre impressive debut gives Super Falcons advantage over Côte d’Ivoire”
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Olamide Adugbe: The Teenager At The Forefront Of Nigeria Women’s Football Who Idolize Lewandowski
Olamide Adugbe has proven to be one of the best players of her age, and is already compared with some of the best Nigerian women footballers. The young forward broke into the scene earlier this season, scoring important goals for NWFL Premiership side, Naija Ratels. The Edo-born striker scored one of the best goal inContinue reading “Olamide Adugbe: The Teenager At The Forefront Of Nigeria Women’s Football Who Idolize Lewandowski”
AWCON Qualifier: 25 Falcons in camp ahead of Côte d’Ivoire clash
Super Falcons of Nigeria have reported in camp as the team prepares for the final stage qualification of the 14th Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON), against the Lady Elephants of Ivory Coast. The nine-time African women’s champions would seek to edge past the Lady Elephants of Ivory Coast, for a ticket to her 12thContinue reading “AWCON Qualifier: 25 Falcons in camp ahead of Côte d’Ivoire clash”
NWFL Awards: Tarnum, Matthew Voted NWFL Premiership Player And Manager Of The Month For January
Nasarawa Amazons Attacking Midfielder, Tarnum Dooshima has waltzed off with the NWFL Premiership Player of the month of January. The diminutive dazzler scooped the monthly prestigious Award on the back of a superlative month for the ‘Solid Babes’ having made a decisive impact on her team’s bid for the NWFL Premiership Super 6 Championship. TheContinue reading “NWFL Awards: Tarnum, Matthew Voted NWFL Premiership Player And Manager Of The Month For January”
Ajibade hits double, sink Toni Payne’s Sevilla
In the battle of the sisterhood, two Super Falcons players faced off in the Primera Iberdrola match day on Sunday as Rasheedat Ajibade’s Atlético thrashed Toni Payne’s Sevilla 5-0 at the Estadio Wanda Atlético de Madrid Alcalá de Henares . Banini opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Bárbara doubled the lead six minutes later.Continue reading “Ajibade hits double, sink Toni Payne’s Sevilla”
Oshoala on target again in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory
The Primera Iberdrola leading top scorer, Asisat Oshoala once again on target as Barcelona defeated Athletic Club 3-0 on Sunday at the Instalaciones de Lezama Campo 2. Marta Torrejón opened the scoring hunting down a rebound after a shot by Oshoala in the 42nd minute. Eight minutes later, the goal scorer reciprocated by assisting OshoalaContinue reading “Oshoala on target again in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory”
AWCON Qualifiers: Super Falcons To Play NWFL Side, Naija Ratels In Warm-up Game
Nigeria Women Football League first tier side (NWFL Premiership), Naija Ratels will slug it out with the Nigeria Senior Women National Team, the Super Falcons in a warm-up game on Friday, as both sides prepare for battles ahead. The Super Falcons will play against the Lady-Elephant of Côte d’Ivoire in the last round of qualifiersContinue reading “AWCON Qualifiers: Super Falcons To Play NWFL Side, Naija Ratels In Warm-up Game”
SQC: Harmony Ashilefu’s hat-trick aids Imo Strikers big win against Kaduna Queens, Abruka Queens impressive against Royaltoms Queens
Kaduna Queens vs Imo Strikers: In their second game of the competition, Imo Strikers comfortably defeated Kaduna Queens 6-0 in the early kickoff on Thursday at the Confluence Queens Stadium, Lokoja. Harmony Ashilefu become the first player to score hat-trick at the maiden Soccer Queens Cup, after opening the scoring in the 6th minute andContinue reading “SQC: Harmony Ashilefu’s hat-trick aids Imo Strikers big win against Kaduna Queens, Abruka Queens impressive against Royaltoms Queens”
NWFL Awards: Nominees for Premiership Player and Manager Of The Month For January Revealed
The NWFL Premiership Player and Manager of the month for January have been revealed with two Nasarawa Amazons players, one player each from Rivers Angels and Edo Queens making the rounds. Nasarawa Amazons duo of Aweda Titilayo and Tarnum Dooshima deservedly earned their spot following some tremendous displays for the ‘Solid Babes’, both netting aContinue reading “NWFL Awards: Nominees for Premiership Player and Manager Of The Month For January Revealed”
SQC: Royaltoms Queens earns back-to-back victory and Abruka Queens suffers another blow
At the Soccer Queens Cup maiden edition, Royaltoms Queens grabbed a back-to-back victory while Imo Strikers handed Abruka Queens another blow. Imo Strikers vs Abruka Queens: The day was opened with Imo Strikers and Abruka Queens in the early kickoff, as North Central side were condemned to its second after losing 1-0 to Fortress LadiesContinue reading “SQC: Royaltoms Queens earns back-to-back victory and Abruka Queens suffers another blow”
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