Nigeria’s Super Falcons have intensified preparations for their pre-Women Africa Cup of Nations friendlies against Cameroon. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade arrived in Yaoundé with 16 other players and immediately opened camp activities. The team will face the Indomitable Lionesses at the Military Stadium in Yaoundé on Saturday, 28 February, and Tuesday, 3 March. Both fixtures will …
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade says it is time for Nigeria’s women’s team to move beyond African glory and challenge the world’s best. In an interview with FIFA.com, the Paris Saint-Germain winger expressed confidence in the team’s quality and ambition. “We don’t just want to be African champions anymore. We want to be global contenders,” …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s star goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has earned a historic nomination for the 2025 Women’s Yachine Trophy, following her outstanding performance at the recent Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and a standout year for both club and country. The award, presented by the organisers of the Ballon d’Or, recognises the best female …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Super Falcons have remained in 36th place in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, despite clinching their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco last month. The update, released Thursday by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), reflects global movements in women’s football based on recent international …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Super Falcons will receive $1 million in prize money after securing their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in a dramatic 3–2 comeback win over hosts Morocco on Saturday night. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) had earlier announced a 45 per cent increase in the tournament prize pool, …
By Esther Ososanya As the countdown begins to Friday’s high-stakes clash at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Nigeria’s Super Falcons have set their sights squarely on a singular goal of lifting the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy and reclaiming their dominance on the continent. Speaking exclusively after the team’s thrilling 2-1 semi-final victory …
