Asisat Oshoala

Oshoala, Demehin leads early arrivals as Super Falcons hit Togo camp

Oshoala, Demehin leads early arrivals as Super Falcons hit Togo camp

The Super Falcons will begin their training camp on Monday in Lome, Togo, ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying first-leg clash against Benin Republic on Friday, Afrosport reports. Six-time African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala is among the early arrivals in camp, alongside new invitee Joy Omewa, Galatasaray defender Tosin Demehin and China-based forward Folashade Ijamilusi. Home-based players Anderline...

2026 WAFCON Qualifiers: Familiar faces named in Madugu’s 21-player Super Falcons squad for Benin

2026 WAFCON Qualifiers: Familiar faces named in Madugu’s 21-player Super Falcons squad for Benin

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has invited 21 players for Nigeria’s 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying fixture against Benin Republic, Afrosport reports. This comes days after the senior men’s team, the Super Eagles, thrashed Benin 4-0 in Uyo, to book a place in the African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the expense of their West African neighbours. The...

Oshoala shines with Saudi League Player of the Month award

Oshoala shines with Saudi League Player of the Month award

Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has claimed the Saudi Women’s Premier League Player of the Month award for September after a flying start at Al-Hilal Women, Afrosport reports. The 30-year-old joined the Saudi club on 2 September and wasted no time making an impact, scoring on her debut against Al Qadsiah before following up with a goal and an assist apiece in back-to-back games against Al...

Super Falcons star Oshoala completes Al-Hilal transfer from Bay FC

Super Falcons star Oshoala completes Al-Hilal transfer from Bay FC

Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has completed her transfer to Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al-Hilal from NWSL side, Bay FC, Afrosport reports. The 30-year-old joined Bay FC last year in its debut season as an expansion team, having spent five successful years at Barcelona Femeni. Her time with the Catalan club produced five consecutive Liga F titles and the UEFA Women’s Champions League in 2021...

WAFCON 2024: Super-sub Ihezuo fires Super Falcons into quarter-finals

WAFCON 2024: Super-sub Ihezuo fires Super Falcons into quarter-finals

Chinwendu Ihezuo scored late in the second half to earn Nigeria’s Super Falcons a 1–0 win over Botswana in their second group game at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The nine-time African champions fought hard to secure maximum points against a resilient Botswana side at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco, becoming the first team to book a place...