Rasheedat Ajibade

Ajibade scores brace as Super Falcons edge Cameroon in friendly in Abeokuta

Ajibade scores brace as Super Falcons edge Cameroon in friendly in Abeokuta

Nigeria’s Super Falcons claimed a 2-0 win over Cameroon in an international friendly on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored a brace to hand the Super Falcons a deserved victory over the Indomitable Lionesses at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta. The tie, which was rescheduled twice, was initially slated for 31 May and 3 June, with the venue changed from the Remo Stars Stadium...

Super Falcons hold first training with 18 players in camp for Cameroon clash

Super Falcons hold first training with 18 players in camp for Cameroon clash

Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Tuesday held their first training session at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne ahead of their double-header friendly against Cameroon, Afrosport reports. The nine-time African champions went through their paces under the guidance of coach Justin Madugu and a new Swedish trainer as 18 players were present for the session. Team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, defenders Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie, midfielders Toni Payne...

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

Madugu names 23 players for Super Falcons friendlies against Cameroon

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu on Tuesday announced a 23-player squad list for the double-header friendly against Cameroon, Afrosport reports. The Super Falcons will play the Indomitable Lionesses twice as part of preparations for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) scheduled to take place in Morocco in July 2025. Madugu, meanwhile, has named a strong squad to face Cameroon, with team captain Rasheedat...

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Lookman, Ajibade Lead Nominations for 11th Nigeria Pitch Awards

Organisers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards have revealed the 2025 nominations for the 11th edition of the annual awards, Afrosport reports. The football accolade, instituted in 2012, was created to celebrate individuals' contribution to the expansion and deepening of football development in the country. Three nominees in 18 different categories have been shortlisted for this edition of the awards. The top three selection for the “King...

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

Madugu invites 20 players for Super Falcons friendly against France’s Les Bleues

Super Falcons interim head coach Justine Madugu has invited 20 players for their international friendly match against France’s Les Bleues on Saturday, November 30. Madugu has called upon goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Osinachi Ohale and Ashleigh Plumptre, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Gift Monday and Rinsola. Everton midfielder Toni Payne has also been called up alongside Rofiat Imuran and Shukurat Oladipo, who both...