WAFCON 2024: Madugu explains Super Falcons’ struggles against Botswana
Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu, has shed light on why his team found it difficult to break down Botswana in their Group B clash at the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Despite...
WAFCON 2024: Ajibade named Woman of the Match in win over Botswana
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade was named Woman of the Match following her outstanding display in Nigeria’s hard-fought victory over Botswana at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Despite being the favourites, the Falcons...
Transfer Update: Wesley Okoduwa, son of former Nigerian international, signs professional contract with Wolves
Wesley Okoduwa, the son of former Nigerian international Emmanuel Okoduwa, has penned his first professional contract with Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Born in the United States, Okoduwa moved to the UK at a young...
Ahmed Musa: Only a miracle can take Nigeria to the 2026 World Cup
Super Eagles captain and newly appointed General Manager of Kano Pillars, Ahmed Musa, has admitted that Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are slim, saying only a miracle can make...
WAFCON 2024: Ihezuo fires Super Falcons into quarter-finals
The Mares of Botswana delivered one of their most spirited performances in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations history but fell just short against the Super Falcons of Nigeria.
After narrowly losing their opening match to...
FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles slip to 44th, Argentina retain top spot
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on Thursday released its latest world rankings for July, with Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropping to 44th globally and 5th in Africa.
The three-time African champions slipped down the...
CHAN 2024: Super Eagles suffer setback as seven players ruled out
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) have suffered a major setback, with seven players ruled out of contention ahead of the tournament.
The CHAN competition is exclusive to players plying their trade...
Transfer Update: Nigerian starlet Orakpo joins Montpellier on loan
French Ligue 1 side Montpellier have completed the loan signing of Nigerian forward Victor Orakpo from OGC Nice.
Orakpo, who joined Nice in January following his standout performance at the 2024 FC Bayern Youth Cup,...
Madugu: Falcons focused despite big win over Tunisia
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu says the team remains grounded following their dominant 3-0 victory over Tunisia in their opening match of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
First-half goals...
FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup: Nigeria’s U19 team departs for Czechia
The Nigeria U-19 Women’s Basketball Team has departed Abuja for Brno, Czechia, ahead of their participation in the 2024 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Following weeks of intensive training at the MKO Abiola Stadium,...