Experienced midfielder, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene and Anam Imo have been called up as replacements for Desire Oparanozie and Chinwendu Ihezuo in Super falcons’ squad for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations.Oparanozie and Ihezuo are injured and have been ruled out of the competition.The Nigeria Football...
Super falcons forward Macleans Chinenye is determined to help the team win a record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, reports Completesports.The West Africans have won nine out of 11 editions of the WAFCON.Randy Waldrum’s side are aiming to win a record extending 10th title in Morocco next month.The...
Nigeria’s Super falcons will take on Japan in a friendly at the Noevir Stadium, Kobe on Thursday, October 6, reports Completesports.Randy Waldrum’s charges have in recent times engaged in high-profile friendlies against World champions, United States of America and Olympic champions, Canada.Japan who...
Head coach of Banyana Banyana Desiree Ellis has announced the final 23-woman squad to represent South Africa at the Africa Women’s Cup of nations in Morocco from 2-23 July 2022, Completesports reports.The final squad was announced on South Africa Football Association‘s (SAFA) official website on Monday.Ellis...
Cup holders Nigeria’s Super falcons have commenced a training camp at the country’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja ahead of next month’s 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals holding in Morocco.July’s colourful house-party in the North African kingdom is expected to generate greater media and global...
South Africa star, Thembi Kgatlana insists the time is right to dethrone the Super falcons as the best team on the continent, reports Completesports.The two rivals have been pitted against each other in Group C of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.The Super falcons have won the WAFCON title nine...
The Super falcons of Nigeria maintained their 39th position in the latest FIFA women’s world ranking.The ranking which was released on FIFA’s official website on Friday saw the falcons remain number one in Africa.Banyana Banyana of South Africa who would face the falcons at this year’s women’s Cup of...
Burundi star Falone Sumaili is itching to make her maiden appearance at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The England-based forward played a key role as Burundi qualified for their maiden tournament after thrashing Djibouti 11-1 on aggregate in the final qualification round.They will face...
Super falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has celebrated her club Paris FC Feminines’ win over Bordeaux in the Division 1 Feminine (Female).Paris FC defeated Bordeaux 4-1 at the Matmut Atlantique on Friday.Costa Rican forward, Daphne Herrera scored the first goal of the game for Bordeaux in the 20th...
Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has extended a congratulatory birthday message to Super falcons star, Halimatu Ayinde.The NFF sent this message via their official twitter handle on Monday.“Happy birthday to @NGSuper_falcons midfielder and three time WAFCON champion@ayindecharity. We wish you all the...
Nigeria goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie is in the running fo the D1 Arkema League goalkeeper of the season award, reports Completesports.com.Nnadozie was nominated for the individual prize by the French Professional Players Union.The Super falcons goalkeeper will battle Mylene Chavas of Girondis Bordeaux,...
Super falcons first choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and her Paris FC teammates have qualified for next season’s UEFA women’s Champions League.Paris FC will feature in the qualifying round to advance into the Champions League group stage.Their qualification was confirmed after Olympique Lyon defeated...
Super falcons skipper Onome Ebi has explained why she believe the Nigerian senior women’s national team can win the FIFA World Cup.The falcons are currently in Canada where they are tackling the Olympic champions in a two legged friendly game.In their first encounter on Saturday in Vancouver, the Canadians...
CSKA Moscow forward Francisca Ordega has joined her Super falcons teammates in Victoria, ahead of their second friendly with Canada on Tuesday.Ordega’s arrival was announced on Super falcons verified Twitter handle on Sunday.The 28-year-old was one of several first team regulars who missed Saturday’s...
Canada head coach Bev Priestman cut a frustrated figure despite her side’s victory against African champions Nigeria in Saturday’s friendly in Vancouver, reports Completesports.The Olympic champions dominated play all through, but wasted a number of chances in the game.Desiree Scott had two attempts...
Olympic champions Canada defeated the Super falcons 2-0, in the first of two-legged friendly game played in the early hours of Saturday.Second half goals from Jessie Fleming and Vanessa Gilles, sealed Canada’s second ever win against the falcons.The game, which took place inside the BC Place stadium,...
Nigeria’s Super falcons have moved up on the FIFA World Rankings from the 41st position to 39th, Completesports reports.The latest ranking was released by the world soccer ruling body on Friday.The Super falcons completed a double over the Lady Elephants of Cote d’l voire last month which played a key...
