…having a prolific AFCON campaign. Last year the recognition came from the women’s game. Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie were nominated after Nigeria beat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final to win a record-extending 10th continental title. Madugu was shortlis…

…qualifiersToni Payne scored a brace while Uchenna Kanu grabbed two headers as the Super Falcons sealed a 7-0 aggregate winNigeria and Morocco now face each other in the third round in March 2027, renewing one of Africa's fiercest women's football rivalriesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our cont…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will look to finish the job against Comoros when both teams clash in the second round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games African qualifiers at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Tuesday. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria hosted the match against Comoros because the island nation lacke…

…adds another Nigerian connection to the Women’s Super League, which currently includes Super Falcons goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor at Crystal Palace and Rofiat Imuran at Aston Villa. The post Meet Nigerian woman Lola Ogunbote who joins Chelsea as Head of Football Operations appeared first on Vanguard News.

Interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a 28-player Super Falcons squad for the LA 2028 Olympics qualifying second-round fixture against ComorosThe squad includes foreign-based stars such as Asisat Oshoala, Ashley Plumptre, Toni Payne, and Jennifer Echegini alongside several home-based playersComoros beat Sudan 30-0…

Super Falcons defender Rofiat Imuran has joined Aston Villa Women ahead of the 2026/27 Women’s Super League season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Aston Villa announced the signing of the Nigeria international on Sunday, with the move subject to visa approval. The 22-year-old defender becomes Villa’s ninth addition of the…

…by The PUNCH, the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the Super Falcons recently suffered the historic setback of failing to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Falcons had also been eliminated by Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Their…

…Eagles' silver and bronze medals at recent Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the Super Falcons' triumph at the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.However, his tenure ended under significant pressure. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Super Falcons missed out on the 2027…

…Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, while their female counterparts, the Super Falcons, followed suit by not qualifying for the 2027 Women’s World Cup for the first time in history. The NSC were reported to be at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa Wednesday night to meet with presidency on the crisis that has…

CAF snubs Super Falcons stars In WAFCON 2026 Best XI TEAM The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has unveiled the Best XI of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with no Super Falcons player making the selection.Nigeria endured a disappointing campaign at the tournament, bowing out at the quarter-final stage fo…

…payments that had been withheld for more than 15 months.NFF under investigation after Super Falcons' failure. Photo by Adekunle Ajayi.ImagesAccording to a report by Sahara Reporters, two anti-corruption agencies are looking into how the money was managed after the failure of the nation teams.The investigation adds to a…

…The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the Super Falcons also missed out on the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, developments that have intensified calls from some stakeholders for changes at the federation. Former Nigeria Premier Football League chairman Rumson Baribote questioned the credib…

…the country’s poor run in international competitions, with particular focus on the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons, 10-time Women’s AFCON champions and holders, were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the ongoing tournament in Morocco before losing 1-2 to South…

…that drove that triumph and the current state of the game following the exit of both the Super Falcons and the Flying Eagles from their respective World Cup pathways. “We were celebrating the anniversary of our Olympic triumph just a few days ago, and now we find ourselves facing a World Cup miss for the first time, wi…

…of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 scorelineThe Super Falcons failed to reach the WAFCON semi-finals for the first time in the tournament's 14-edition historyNigeria will face South Africa in the African playoff to keep their 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup hopes alive PAY ATTENTION:…

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has reiterated his team’s desire to secure a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Madugu further said it is important for the Super Falcons to retain their crown at the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria will face eternal rivals Cameroon in a poten…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C match on Wednesday. The defending champions entered the match needing a convincing win to keep their hopes of progressing alive following an opening…

…a three-way tie on points. If Nigeria wins and Malawi avoids defeat against Zambia, the Super Falcons are through to the knockout stage. But if Zambia beats Malawi, it creates a three-way tie on six points for Nigeria, Zambia and Malawi, allowing CAF’s head-to-head rules (excluding results against Egypt) to decide who…

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has said Nigeria’s players were prepared to die on the pitch rather than suffer back-to-back defeats at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, The PUNCH reports. Ajibade said this when speaking on their second group game as the 10-time African champions fought despite a red card…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be without defenders Oluwatosin Demehin and midfielder Jennifer Echegini for their final Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after both players were suspended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The suspensions come after Nigeria’s hard-fought 1-0 vi…

Michelle Alozie subjected to drug test after MVP performance in Super Falcons' win over Zambia Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie underwent a mandatory anti-doping test after Nigeria's 1-0 victory over Zambia in their second Group C match at the ongoing 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday, Augus…

Chiamaka Nnadozie came under heavy criticism after Super Falcons lost their WAFCON 2026 opener 3-2 to debutants MalawiNnadozie was blamed for all three goals Malawi scored as the Scorchers pulled off a historic upset at Stade El BaridSuper Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali took to Instagram to back his colleague follow…

NSC announces $5,000 per-goal incentive for Super Falcons The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reportedly announced a $5,000 incentive for every goal scored by the Super Falcons during the group stage of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). According to Daily Post, NSC chairman Shehu Dikko made the anno…

WAFCON 2026: NFF condemns racist abuse targeting Super Falcons Star Esther Okoronkwo by Moroccans over theft at hotel The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has strongly condemned the racist abuse directed at Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo by some Moroccans on social media. The NFF's statement comes after report…

…Nigeria on course to raise industry’s GDP contribution to 25% by 2030 …Industrialisation is key to Nigeria’s $1tn economy, says Enoh By Juliet Umeh The federal government has said discussions are ongoing to revive moribund textile factories across the country and the Ajaokuta Steel Company as part of efforts to reposi…