The Super Falcons have crashed out of the the FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing to England on 4-2 penalty shootouts. Neither of the teams were able to hit the back of the net inside 90 minutes, forcing the match…
Shame! FIFA says World Cup prize money will be paid directly to players because of NFF
FIFA has announced that the 2023 World Cup prize money will be paid directly to the players — without interference from a third party. In a viral video on social media, Fatma Samoura, FIFA secretary-general, said the policy change is…
Reps to intervene in NFF/Falcons dispute, ahead of World Cup
The House of Representatives has resolved to intervene in the dispute between the female national football team, the Super Falcons and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), ahead of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. This followed the adoption of a motion…
Falcons plan protest, World Cup boycott as NFF cancels bonuses
The Super Falcons are planning to stage a strike and boycott their opening game of the 2023 Women’s World Cup after the General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation Dr Mohammed Sanusi told them their match bonuses for the competition…
First Lady to host Super Falcons ahead of FIFA WWC
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, alongside top government functionaries will attend the send forth dinner of the Super Falcons ahead of the team’s departure for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Falode optimistic Falcons will be impressive at FIFA Women’s World Cup
Aisha Falode, a member of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee, says she is optimistic the Super Falcons will have an impressive outing at the forthcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 9th…
Asisat Oshoala’s brace secures 3-0 victory for Barcelona against Huelva
Super Falcons star forward, Asisat Oshoala, scored twice for Barcelona Women to lead the Spanish side to a 3-0 victory against Huelva on Saturday, January 14. The 28-year-old Nigerian star dazzled in fine fashion and showed her top class and…
*Tragedy, as 3 siblings, 1 other perish in Lagos boat mishap (Vanguard)*Lagos orders coroner’s inquest into death of Bimbo Ogbonna (Guardian)
Tragedy, as 3 siblings, 1 other perish in Lagos boat mishap (Vanguard) Tragedy struck again in Lagos when a boat suddenly capsized in transit late Sunday evening, killing all the four passengers, with three being from the same family. The…
Super Falcons to face Australia, Ireland and Canada at FIFA World Cup
Nigeria will play joint-hosts Australia, Canada and the Republic of Ireland in Group B of the 9th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals happening in the summer of 2023. This followed the draw ceremony held in Auckland/Tâmaki Makaurau on Saturday. Nigeria…
