2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has authorised its Technical Committee to begin discussions with Randy Waldrum, the head coach of the Super Falcons, over the possible extension of his current contract with the federation. The 66-year-old American initially signed a two-year contract with the team in 2021 and subsequently led them to a fourth-place finish in the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco...

Done Deal: Nigerian defender Plumptre joins Saudi’s Al-Ittihad Ladies

by Ibikunle Salako

13 September 2023

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad Ladies, the club announced on Wednesday. The 25-year-old, who shone for Nigeria at this year's FIFA Women's World Cup, finally puts an end to the discussions surrounding her club career following the expiration of her contact with English Women's Super League (WSL) side Leicester City. The Nigerian defender was unveiled with a video on...

Spain’s FA president Rubiales refuses to step down amid kissing incident

Rubiales: Spanish FA president doubles down on kissing scandal

by Kunle Fayiga

2 September 2023

Spanish Football Federation President, Luis Rubiales has defended his actions, absolving himself of any wrongdoing in his latest statement over the kissing row he is currently entangled in with footballer Jennifer Hermoso. Rubiales has been accused of inappropriately kissing Hermoso on the lips during the trophy presentation at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup final on August 20 in Sydney. Global Backlash has followed since Hermoso...

Spain’s FA president Rubiales refuses to step down amid kissing incident

by Ibikunle Salako

25 August 2023

The President of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, has refused to resign following calls for his resignation amid the kissing incident at the finals of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup between La Roja and England. While speaking at the emergency general assembly called to address the issue on Friday, Rubiales repeatedly told those in attendance that he would not be resigning, uttering the...

Super Falcons move eight places in new FIFA world rankings; USWNT relinquish top spot

by Ibikunle Salako

25 August 2023

Nigeria's senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, have enjoyed a meteoric rise in the new FIFA world rankings following their impressive outing at the just-concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup. The ranking, which was released on Friday, five days after the conclusion of the Mundial in Australia and New Zealand, sees the nine-time Africa champions move eight spots upwards from 40th to 32nd, as they remain...

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Randy Waldrum: NFF to hold talks with Super Falcons coach over contract extension

Done Deal: Nigerian defender Plumptre joins Saudi’s Al-Ittihad Ladies

Rubiales: Spanish FA president doubles down on kissing scandal

Spain’s FA president Rubiales refuses to step down amid kissing incident

Super Falcons move eight places in new FIFA world rankings; USWNT relinquish top spot

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