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AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria preview as the Eagles search for first victory

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AFCON 2023: Afrobeat star Odumodu Blvck picks potential Super Eagles lineup

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Super Falcons star Echegini set to join Juventus

Nigeria international, Jennifer Echegini is set to join Italian giants Juventus following a successful college campaign. The 22-year-old has had an excellent time at Florida State soccer side Seminoles, where she has been for two seasons. Her stellar 2023 campaign was highlighted by her recognition as the Honda Sport Award winner for women’s soccer, an accolade she received in December. She…

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Coach Madugu explains Ashleigh Plumptre's absence from Falcons' invite

The interim manager of the senior women’s national team, Justin Madugu has provided an update on the absence of star defender Ashleigh Plumptre from the team. The English-born has not featured for the Super Falcons since the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand where she played a pivotal role as Nigeria finished the group unbeaten for the first time in history. The Nigerian defender is…

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Ashleigh Plumtre explains Super Falcons' break for Al Ittihad

Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumpre has explained taking a break from the national team for two international windows. The 25-year-old has not featured for the Super Falcons in the two legged 2024 Olympic qualification against Ethiopia last month, and was also not part of the team for the double header WAFCON qualifiers against Cape Verde. The English-born has not featured for the Super…

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Paris 2024: Super Falcons in all-or-nothing situation

By: Oluwaseun Michael (Yotomimedia) Nigeria’s Super Falcons battled to a 1-1 draw with Ethiopia’s Lucy in the first leg of their Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifier After their heroics at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Nigerians have shifted their energy to qualifying for the Olympics. Official coach Randy Waldrum missed the game due to personal commitments in the United States as…

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Paris 2024: Four Super Falcons star players to miss qualifiers

The quartet of Gift Monday, Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Uchiebe and Regina Otu are doubtful for the second round Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Ethiopia. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has however named a replacement for Ayinde as youngster midfielder Esther Onyenezide will take her place in the team. Meanwhile, the last time the Falcons featured at…

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Onome Ebi fulfills long-life dreams with NWFL return

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Onome Ebi set to become highest paid NWFL player

The President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), Barr. Paul Edeh has announced that the club’s new signing Onome Ebi will earn ₦1.5 million monthly. The 40-year-old Super Falcons veteran defender confirmed her move to the NWFL side, Naija Ratels on Saturday via her social platforms. This will mark her return to the domestic league since leaving in 2008 as she returned as a history…

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Onome Ebi explains joining NWFL again after 15 years away

Nigeria defender, Onome Ebi has explained her reasons for joining Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership side, Naija Ratels FC for the upcoming 2023/24 season. Following her exit from Spanish Liga F side, Levante Las Planas last November, the 40-year-old veteran defender returned to the Nigerian league after 15 years she left the domestic sense in 2008. She made history by becoming…

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Abuja to host Super Falcons Olympics qualifiers

The Nigeria senior women’s national team are set to play their Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifiers against Ethiopia at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Nigeria Football Federation reportedly confirmed Abuja as its home venue in its invitation to Super Falcons players for the return leg of the qualifiers, which will be held on Tuesday, October 31st. Ethiopia will host the first leg of the…

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Mikel Obi urges Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea

Former Nigerian international, Mikel Obi has advised Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen to choose Chelsea ahead of Manchester United. The 36-year-old midfielder spent 11 years at Chelsea and believes Osimhen would be a perfect fit for the Stamford Bridge club. Speaking on “The Obi One Podcast,” the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champion believes Osimhen has all the tools to succeed in the…

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King Mohammed VI happy with Morocco’s World Cup bid approval

The FIFA World Cup will be coming in 2030 to Africa for the second time in the 100-year history of the World Cup, when Morocco, in partnership with Portugal and Spain, hosts the FIFA World Cup 2030.The joint bid from the three countries was unanimously approved as the sole candidate by FIFA’s Council at a meeting on Wednesday but the opening three matches of the tournament will be played in…

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NWFL: Sunshine Queens, Ekiti Queens, get wildcards to play Premiership

The Nigeria Women Football League held its Annual General Assembly (AGA) on Thursday 5th October 2023, at BON Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos State after which the draws for the 2023/24 NWFL Premiership season were conducted. In addition to the regular 14 teams, the Nkechi Obi-led administration has decided to expand the league to accommodate two more clubs at the top-flight level. Lakeside Queens also…

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MTN CHAMPS launches across four cities as over 1000 medals, 32 team titles & 10 Academy spots up for grabs

More than 7000 athletes and 500 schools are set to battle for over 1000 medals and 32 school/team titles in the first edition of the Schools’ Athletics Championships, now renamed MTN CHAMPS, which will take centre stage across four locations: Benin, Uyo, Ibadan and Abuja. A press conference was held on Wednesday, 4th October, 2023, at Nordic Hotel in Lagos, to unveil the championship, which…

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FC Robo wins maiden Bet9ja Mushin Women's Championship

The inaugural edition of the Bet9ja Women Championship Mushin Development wrapped up on Saturday, 23rd September 2023, at the Saint Judes Primary School, Mushin. FC Robo Queens emerged as the champion after defeating Oracle Queens in the Mushin Derby 1-0 in the final all thanks to Opeyemi Ajakaye’s solo run that ended up in the back of the net in the 56th minutes. The Mushin-based team is the…

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Bet9ja Mushin Development Football Program Gets Kickoff Date

FC Robo Queens has joined the inaugural project of the Mushin Development program where eight teams will participate for the community football glory. The Mushin-based team is the only team among the participating teams that plays in the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership. The women’s football championship sponsored by Bet9ja Foundation is scheduled to take place from 15th –…