Women’s Football

In a candid post match reflection, Domo Okara, the head coach of Bayelsa Queens, expressed concerns over his team’s performance against Remo Stars Ladies during their recent matchday 11 encounter in Yenagoa. Despite emerging victorious with a 3-1 win at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Okara felt his team did not meet the expected standards. The […]

In a spirited declaration of intent, Suliyat Ajibade, the captain of Sunshine Queens, has announced her team’s resolve to overturn their recent series of defeats against Edo Queens in today’s much awaited encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Known as the Owena Whales, Sunshine Queens are keen to rewrite the narrative of past losses, especially

Mary Lucky, the dynamic forward for Heartland Queens, is brimming with confidence over her team’s prospects of dominating Group A in the Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL. This optimism follows their recent narrow yet significant 1-0 win against Nasarawa Amazons, propelling the Owerri based team to the top of the Group A standings. Lucky, buoyed

Desiree Ellis, the head coach of South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, is setting her sights on the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games qualifying match against Nigeria’s Super Falcons. This crucial playoff next month will determine which team secures a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Ellis stressed the significance of achieving a positive result in the first

Noko Matlou, the 2008 African Women’s Footballer of the Year, has expressed confidence in Banyana Banyana’s ability to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games, facing off against the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The two legged tie between the reigning African champions and the Super Falcons is set to determine one of Africa’s representatives at the

In a spirited display of football, the Nigerian Falconets kicked off their title defence at the 2023 African Games with a convincing 2-0 win against the Moroccan team at Cape Coast Stadium. The match, held on a cool Friday night, saw the Falconets assert their dominance early on. The scoring was opened in the 20th

In a thrilling French women’s league encounter, Paris FC, led by the exceptional Chiamaka Nnadozie, staged a remarkable comeback from a 2-0 deficit to secure a 3-2 victory over Le Havre on Wednesday night. This win marks Paris FC’s fourth consecutive triumph across all competitions this season, showcasing their formidable form. The match reached its

Chris Danjuma, the Falconets’ head coach, has announced his selection of 20 players for Nigeria’s participation in the women’s football event at the 13th African Games. The squad includes goalkeeper Anderline Mgbechi, team captain and defender Oluchi Ohaegbulem, midfielder Adoo Yina, and forward Chiamaka Okwuchukwu. Other notable selections are goalkeeper Faith Omilana, defenders Shukurat Oladipo

Omotara Junaid, a promising midfielder from Arsenal’s youth academy, has made headlines with her firm decision to represent Nigeria at the international level, despite being eligible to play for England and the United States as well. Born to an English mother and a Nigerian father in the United States, Junaid embodies a unique blend of

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have secured their spot in the final playoffs for the 2024 Paris Olympics following a 1-0 victory at home against Cameroon. This win, advancing Nigeria 1-0 on aggregate, comes after a goalless draw in the first leg of the matchup in Cameroon. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie expressed her delight at maintaining