Super Falcons

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: CAF unveils venues for tournament in Morocco

WAFCON 2024: CAF unveils venues for tournament in Morocco

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) together with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, on Thursday, unveiled the venues for the biennial tournament, Afrosport reports. This year’s tournament, which is the 15th edition of the WAFCON, will once again be hosted by Morocco from 5-26 July. CAF and the Moroccan LOC, meanwhile, have announced six venues...

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...

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

NFF reveals venue for Super Falcons friendlies against Cameroon

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Falcons double-header friendlies against Cameroon will be played at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne and Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos, Afrosport reports. The Super Falcons will take on the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon twice, with the first game to be held in Ikenne on Friday, 30 May as the Super Falcons begin preparations for...

Gift Monday: Super Falcons forward signs contract extension with UD Tenerife

Nigeria’s Gift Monday joins Washington Spirits from UD Tenerife

National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side Washington Spirit on Tuesday announced the signing of Super Falcons forward Gift Monday from Spanish side UD Tenerife on a three-year deal, Afrosport reports. The Spirit triggered her release clause, which was reported to be around €200,000, with the deal including a team option for 2028. “Gift has unique qualities as a forward and will add a new layer to...