The interim manager of the senior women’s national team, Justin Madugu has provided an update on the absence of star defender Ashleigh Plumptre from the team. The English-born has not featured for the Super Falcons since the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand where she played a pivotal role as Nigeria finished the groupContinue reading “Coach Madugu explains Ashleigh Plumptre’s absence from Falcons’ invite”
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Paris 2024: Super Falcons in all-or-nothing situation
By: Oluwaseun Michael (Yotomimedia) Nigeria’s Super Falcons battled to a 1-1 draw with Ethiopia’s Lucy in the first leg of their Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifier After their heroics at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Nigerians have shifted their energy to qualifying for the Olympics. Official coach Randy Waldrum missed the game due to personalContinue reading “Paris 2024: Super Falcons in all-or-nothing situation”
Paris 2024: Four Super Falcons star players to miss qualifiers
The quartet of Gift Monday, Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Uchiebe and Regina Otu are doubtful for the second round Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Ethiopia. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has however named a replacement for Ayinde as youngster midfielder Esther Onyenezide will take her place in the team. Meanwhile, the last timeContinue reading “Paris 2024: Four Super Falcons star players to miss qualifiers”
Abuja to host Super Falcons Olympics qualifiers
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”
Gold-Label 8th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon winners to qualify for Olympics
The Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, the organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Chief Bukola Olopade, has revealed that the top winners at the Gold-Label 8th Lagos City Marathon, will book qualifications tickets for the Marathon event of the next edition of the Olympic Games in Paris 2024, France. Olopade, disclosedContinue reading “Gold-Label 8th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon winners to qualify for Olympics”
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