Nigeria’s senior women’s team, the Super Falcons, have progressed to the second round of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers following the withdrawal of their opponent, Sao Tome and Principe. Randy Waldrum’s side was supposed to face the Central African nation in a two-legged qualifier in the first round, with the first leg initially billed for this Friday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in...
Barcelona star Asisat Oshoala, Atletico Madrid's Rasheedat Ajibade and captain Onome Ebi are among the 24 players called up for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sao Tome and Principe on September 22. The Super Falcons will begin their qualification campaign for a place in Morocco at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos next Friday before visiting Sao Tome and Principe for the...
Super Falcons forward Desire Oparanozie announced her retirement from professional football, both on the international and club levels, on Wednesday. The 29-year-old revealed the news via a post on her social media handle, thanking her family, friends, and fans for their 'love and support’ over her successful career. The post read: “To my fans, family, and friends, thank you for the show of love and support...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has authorised its Technical Committee to begin discussions with Randy Waldrum, the head coach of the Super Falcons, over the possible extension of his current contract with the federation. The 66-year-old American initially signed a two-year contract with the team in 2021 and subsequently led them to a fourth-place finish in the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco...
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad Ladies, the club announced on Wednesday. The 25-year-old, who shone for Nigeria at this year's FIFA Women's World Cup, finally puts an end to the discussions surrounding her club career following the expiration of her contact with English Women's Super League (WSL) side Leicester City. The Nigerian defender was unveiled with a video on...
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