Michelle Alozie

NWSL: Chicago Stars acquires Michelle Alozie in trade with Houston Dash

NWSL: Chicago Stars acquires Michelle Alozie in trade with Houston Dash

Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has joined Chicago Stars FC on a three-year deal from Houston Dash, Afrosport reports. Her contract will run through the 2028 season at Northwestern Medicine Field in Evanston, Illinois. General manager Richard Feuz expressed excitement about the $40,000 signing of the versatile 28-year-old defender, who made 75 appearances for Houston, scoring seven goals and providing two assists. Alozie had a standout...

Nigeria’s Alozie shortlisted for FIFPRO Women’s World 11 after standout year

Nigeria’s Alozie shortlisted for FIFPRO Women’s World 11 after standout year

Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has been named among the nominees for the 2025 FIFPRO Women’s World 11, following an exceptional season for both club and country, Afrosport reports. Alozie was instrumental to Nigeria’s triumphed at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco earlier this year, with the Super Falcons clinching a record-extending 10th title. The Houston Dash full-back impressed throughout the tournament, scoring...

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...

Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie

WAFCON 2024: Nnadozie, Ajibade top list of Super Falcons players in CAF Best XI

Four Nigerian players have been named in the CAF Best XI of the Tournament following the Super Falcons’ historic run at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON),  Afrosport reports. The quartet of Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Michelle Alozie, and Esther Okoronkwo have all earned a place in the team of the tournament selected by CAF's Technical Study Group. Their outstanding performances helped Nigeria clinch...

WAFCON 2024 Qualifiers: Super Falcons edge closer with comfortable victory over Cape Verde

WAFCON 2024: Oshoala returns as Madugu names 24-player Super Falcons squad

Head coach Justine Madugu on Friday released a 24-player squad to represent Nigeria's Super Falcons at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) next month, Afrosport reports. The Super Falcons are one of 12 teams competing at the 13th edition of the WAFCON, set to take place in Morocco from July 5 to 26. Madugu's list consists of three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders, and...