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Deborah Abiodun: Super Falcons midfielder joins NWSL outfit Washington Spirit

Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has completed a transfer to National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) outfit Washington Spirit, Afrosport reports. Abiodun joins Washington Spirit from Pittsburgh Panthers on a three-year contract with an option to extend for a further year. Abiodun bid the Pittsburgh Panthers fans farewell on Monday and was thrilled with the new phase her career is presenting as she also highlights Washington's zeal...

Yewande Balogun: Super Falcons goalkeeper hangs professional gloves at 35

by Prosper Ezurike

8 January 2025

Super Falcons goalkeeper Yewande Balogun has decided to call it a day in her footballing career after making the announcement on social media on Monday, Afrosport reports. The 35-year-old considers her football career a miracle after claiming she had a cartilage replacement surgery after university that left her with no hope to embark on her football career. She was filled with appreciation and thanks for the...

Afrosport Female Athlete of the Year: Nnadozie, Kipyegon & Hassan redefined greatness in 2024

by Ibikunle Salako

31 December 2024

Sport across the globe, especially in the women’s category, witnessed some record-breaking feats in 2024, and with the year coming to an end, it is only right that we shine the light on some of the standout performers. With this in mind, Afrosport selects its Female Athlete of the Year across three categories—Nigeria (domestic), Africa (continental), and Global (worldwide)—highlighting their qualities as well as the record...

2024 CAF Awards: Nnadozie sends appreciation message after winning Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year

by Prosper Ezurike

17 December 2024

Super Falcons Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie is feeling elated after winning the Women's Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2024 CAF awards ceremony on Monday, Afrosport reports. Nnadozie retained her title as the best female goalkeeper in Africa after beating Morocco’s Khadija Er-Rmichi and South Africa’s Andile Dlaminito to the individual award. The Nigeria international was celebrated in the grand ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco after the spectacular,...

Super Falcons unchanged in latest FIFA rankings, remain No. 1 in Africa

2024 CAF Awards: Super Falcons voted Women’s National Team of the Year

by Ibikunle Salako

16 December 2024

Nigeria’s senior women's team, the Super Falcons, has been named the Women's National Team of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards on Monday. The award ceremony, which was held at the Palais des Congres in Marrakech, Morocco, had a lot of African football stars in attendance, both past and present. The Super Falcons, nine-time African champions, saw off both Morocco's Atlas Lionesses and Banyana Banyana...

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Deborah Abiodun: Super Falcons midfielder joins NWSL outfit Washington Spirit

Yewande Balogun: Super Falcons goalkeeper hangs professional gloves at 35

Afrosport Female Athlete of the Year: Nnadozie, Kipyegon & Hassan redefined greatness in 2024

2024 CAF Awards: Nnadozie sends appreciation message after winning Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year

2024 CAF Awards: Super Falcons voted Women’s National Team of the Year

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