Super Falcons

Done Deal: Nigeria’s Rinsola Babajide joins Roma until 2027

Super Falcons forward Rinsola Babajide has completed a permanent move to Italian club AS Roma, Afrosport reports. Babajide joins Roma on a two-year deal until 2027 after departing Spanish Liga F club UD Tenerife in May, following the expiration of her contract. “It’s an honour to be honest," Babajide told club media after her move was made official. "It’s a Champions League club, a prestigious club...

WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons held by Algeria, to face Zambia in Q/finals

WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons held by Algeria, to face Zambia in Q/finals

Nigeria's Super Falcons were held to a goalless draw by Algeria in their final Group B game at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, Afrosport reports.  The nine-time African champions came into this game with their ticket to the quarter-finals already secured and head coach Justine Madugu made sizeable changes to the starting XI. A close contest between Nigeria and Algeria ends in...

WAFCON 2024: Super-sub Ihezuo fires Super Falcons into quarter-finals

WAFCON 2024: Super-sub Ihezuo fires Super Falcons into quarter-finals

Chinwendu Ihezuo scored late in the second half to earn Nigeria’s Super Falcons a 1–0 win over Botswana in their second group game at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The nine-time African champions fought hard to secure maximum points against a resilient Botswana side at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco, becoming the first team to book a place...

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

WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons claim comfortable win over Tunisia in group opener

Nigeria’s Super Falcons got off to a winning start at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The nine-time African champions cruised to a 3-0 victory against Tunisia in their opening game at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. Goals from Asisat Oshoala, Omorinsola Babajide and substitute Chiwendu Ihezuo handed Justine Madugu’s side all available points. FULL-TIME! The Super Falcons soar...

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

WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons in Group B battle with Tunisia, Botswana & Algeria

In their hunt for a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will have to weather a tricky storm in Group B. The group also consists of Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana, who are all looking to upstage Africa’s top-ranked side, Nigeria. All the group matches will be played across two venues in Casablanca, and each team comes into the tournament with...