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Super Falcons move eight places in new FIFA world rankings; USWNT relinquish top spot

Nigeria's senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, have enjoyed a meteoric rise in the new FIFA world rankings following their impressive outing at the just-concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup. The ranking, which was released on Friday, five days after the conclusion of the Mundial in Australia and New Zealand, sees the nine-time Africa champions move eight spots upwards from 40th to 32nd, as they remain...

Women’s World Cup: Zambia shock Germany in five-goal friendly match

by Taiye Taiwo

8 July 2023

Zambia boosted preparations for their maiden FIFA Women's World Cup appearance with a commanding 3-2 win against Germany in an international friendly on Friday. Barbra Banda's brace and Racheal Kundananji's effort powered the Copper Queens a famous win over the two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champions and eight-time European champions. It was a cagey first-half in Furth as both teams could not break the deadlock until...

Revelation Cup: Super Falcons coach Waldrum upbeat despite loss to Mexico

Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons coach Waldrum accuses NFF of misappropriating FIFA funds

by Taiye Taiwo

7 July 2023

Drama in the Super Falcons camp continued on Thursday with head coach Randy Waldrum accusing the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of mismanaging funds provided by FIFA for the Women's World Cup 2023. Waldrum has been outspoken in his recent media appearances, blaming the NFF for lack of preparation plans before the team departed for a 15-day camping in Australia. Waldrum's initial comments attracted a response from...

Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons’ farewell dinner set for Saturday

Women’s World Cup: First Lady Remi Tinubu charges Super Falcons on team work

by Taiye Taiwo

2 July 2023

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has charged the Super Falcons to work as a team to win the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy in Australia and New Zealand. Senator Tinubu was represented by the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Women Leader, Dr. Betta Edu at a send-off dinner organised by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in Transcorp Hilton, Abuja on Saturday. The Super Falcons will...

Women’s World Cup: Exploring the 10 stadiums selected in Australia & New Zealand

by Victor Isikhueme

28 June 2023

The world is gearing up to witness the pinnacle of women's football, the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The global extravaganza promises to be a celebration of talents, determination, and the beautiful game itself. While the event showcases the unrivalled skills of the teams, it is the majestic arenas that serve as the sacred battlegrounds where dreams will be forged and history...

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Super Falcons move eight places in new FIFA world rankings; USWNT relinquish top spot

Women’s World Cup: Zambia shock Germany in five-goal friendly match

Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons coach Waldrum accuses NFF of misappropriating FIFA funds

Women’s World Cup: First Lady Remi Tinubu charges Super Falcons on team work

Women’s World Cup: Exploring the 10 stadiums selected in Australia & New Zealand

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