Nigeria's Super Falcons have been placed in Group C along with Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Afrosport reports. The final draw for the tournament, set to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026, was held on Thursday in Rabat. This event marked a significant milestone, as it was the first time 16 teams participated...
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...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons sealed a 2-0 win over Benin Republic in Lome, Togo, on Friday to claim a first-leg advantage in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying fixture, Afrosport reports. The 10-time African champions got off to a flying start, with captain Rasheedat Ajibade hitting the crossbar inside the opening minutes at the Stade de Kegue. China-based forward Folashade Ijamilusi also threatened...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will look to take an early advantage when they face Benin’s Amazons in the first leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture on Friday, Afrosport reports. The match, which will be officiated by Gambian referee Ngum Fatou, will be played at the Stade de Kegue in Lome, with kick-off set for 4 p.m. Nigerian time. GAME DAY 📣...
The Super Falcons have suffered an early setback ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying fixture against Benin Republic, with midfielder Jennifer Echegini ruled out through a hamstring injury, Afrosport reports. Echegini, who scored Nigeria’s winning at the 2024 AFCON final in July, was named in Justin Madugu’s initial 21-player squad for the two legs against Benin. The 24-year-old will now...
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