Nigeria international, Jennifer Echegini is set to join Italian giants Juventus following a successful college campaign. The 22-year-old has had an excellent time at Florida State soccer side Seminoles, where she has been for two seasons. Her stellar 2023 campaign was highlighted by her recognition as the Honda Sport Award winner for women’s soccer, anContinue reading “Super Falcons star Echegini set to join Juventus”
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Coach Madugu explains Ashleigh Plumptre’s absence from Falcons’ invite
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”
Ashleigh Plumtre explains Super Falcons’ break for Al Ittihad
Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumpre has explained taking a break from the national team for two international windows. The 25-year-old has not featured for the Super Falcons in the two legged 2024 Olympic qualification against Ethiopia last month, and was also not part of the team for the double header WAFCON qualifiers against Cape Verde.Continue reading “Ashleigh Plumtre explains Super Falcons’ break for Al Ittihad”
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”
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”
FIFA WWC: Ngozi Okobi reacts to World Cup snub
Super Falcons midfielder, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene has reacted to being left out of the Nigeria team list for the 2023 FIFA World Cup. The head coach of the side, Randy Waldrum released his final team list of invited players for the World Cup naming 23 players which included a 40-year-old history-making defender Onome Ebi. Okobi’s exclusion fromContinue reading “FIFA WWC: Ngozi Okobi reacts to World Cup snub”
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