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WAFCON 2022: Hope as Super Falcon Defeat Botswana 2-0

8Jul

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Africa, Breaking News, Nigeria, South Africa, Sports, WAFCON

WAFCON 2022: Hope as Super Falcon Defeat Botswana 2-0

The Nigerian women’s team defeated Botswana women’s team on Thursday night at the WAFCON 2022 in Morocco. Nigerian Super Falcons vs Mares of Botswana - WAFCON 2022 Although the Super Falcons started their campaign with a defeat against the Bayana Bayana of South Africa, they were able to come out on top with two goals to nil win over Botswana. The Falcons took the lead in the 21st minute when Ifeoma Onumonu took advantage of a defense-splitting pass from Halimatu Ayinde and buried the ball past the Mares’ goalkeeper. while the second goal was scored by Ucheibe Christy in the 46th minute. see also: 2022 WAFCON: Botswana Gets $16,000 to Beat Super Falcons The South African Women's team has already qualified for the quarter-finals as they defeated Burundi 3-1 on Thursday ni...

2022 WAFCON: Super Falcons Beatable -Botswana FA President

6Jul

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports, WAFCON

2022 WAFCON: Super Falcons Beatable -Botswana FA President

MacLean Letshwiti, the President of the Botswana Football Association has expressed optimism that the county’s female team can top the Super Falcons of Nigeria in the 2022 WAFCON Group C encounter on Thursday. Botswana who are making their maiden appearance started off on a good note with a 4-2 win over Burundi on Monday while the Falcons were defeated 2-1 by South Africa. A second win for Botswana against the Nigerian side would secure their qualification for the next round. Letshwiti called on their team to believe in their ability and give their best to defeat the Falcons in the Thursday encounter. See Also: Super Falcons To Face Canada In Double-Header Friendly She said, “Let me congratulate The Mares for putting an excellent shift at work, defeating Burundi by a co...

AFCON: ‘Osimhen Told Me He’s Not 100% Fit To Play’ – Eguavoen

3Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

AFCON, News, Nigeria, Sports, Uncategorized, WAFCON

AFCON: ‘Osimhen Told Me He’s Not 100% Fit To Play’ – Eguavoen

Super Eagles interim coach, Austine Eguavoen has disclosed the main reason why Victor Osimhen decided to withdraw himself from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that the Nigerian international had sustained a nasty facial injury in late November, after colliding with Milan Skriniar in their 3-2 defeat to Inter Milan. Read Also: Qualify Eagles For 2022 World Cup Or Get Sacked –NFF Tells Peseiro However, he declared himself fit despite being ruled out for three months by Napoli doctor after successfully undergoing a surgery. In a chat with the Super Eagles media officer, Eguavoen stated that Osimhen’s health was behind his withdrawal from the squad. “Osimhen, it’s a pity that he will not be at the AFCON. He told me practically and pleaded with me, and I saw reasons. “I tried...

Eagles Striker, Dennis Marks EPL Debut With A Bang

15Aug

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

English Premiership, News, Nigeria, Sports, WAFCON

Eagles Striker, Dennis Marks EPL Debut With A Bang

Super Eagles Striker, Emmanuel Dennis has shown promising prospects after netting the opener in Watford’s 3-2 win over Aston Villa in the English Premier League on Saturday. The Nigerian international, who wasted no time to announce his arrival to English football, putting in an impressive display in the match. Dennis joined the exclusive list of the likes of John Utaka, Osaze Peter Odemwingie, and Odion Ighalo as Nigerian players who scored on their first outing in the English Premier League. What is more interesting about the victory was the way the Dennis and Club-record signing Ismaila Sarr combined well to sink Villa. Sarr had already set up Emmanuel Dennis’ first club goal for Watford’s opener before he found the net himself for their second. However, describing his feeli...

Pinnick Promises Facelift of Women Football in Nigeria

28Apr

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports, WAFCON

Pinnick Promises Facelift of Women Football in Nigeria

Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has said that women football in Nigeria deserves more attention than presently obtainable given their persistent laudable performance. He disclosed this while addressing journalists after the conclusion of the Super 6 tournament that was won by Rivers Angels. The Women Football League, NWFL, Super Six Championship was won by Rivers Angels after they defeated Sunshine Queens of Akure 4-0 in Ijebu Ode The victory, which crowned the River State team as champions of the Nigerian Women’s Professional League, also gave the side a ticket to represent the country in the WAFU B zone of the maiden CAF Women Champions League. Pinnick, who was delighted with the outcome of the Super Six said that women’s football deserved mo...

Rohr Certifies Teslim Balogun Stadium Turf

24Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports, WAFCON

Rohr Certifies Teslim Balogun Stadium Turf

Super Eagles German tactician, Gernot Rohr has expressed satisfaction with the playing surface of the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos State. The pitch will host next week’s 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Crocodiles of Lesotho. The Nigerian team had a training exercise on the turf for the first time on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the Crunch battle against the Benin Republic. Rohr in an interview with newsmen after the training on Tuesday said the surface is good for preparation work ahead of the matches. He said, “The pitch is very good for football. “The boys like it and the surface is wonderful and green. I said it before when I came here, they have worked on the grass and it is very good.”

Women’s Football in Africa Needs a Face Lift to Attract Investors – Asisat Oshoala

10Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Nigeria, Sports, WAFCON

Women’s Football in Africa Needs a Face Lift to Attract Investors – Asisat Oshoala

Reigning Africa women’s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala has charged cooperate bodies and football governing bodies in Africa to invest towards the growth of women’s football if they are to compete favourably with their well-funded counterparts across the world. Super Falcons of Nigeria Captain, Oshoala said that the attitude and structure of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) and football associations in the continent have been a stumbling block towards attracting investors to sponsor women’s football in Africa. In a chat with the media, Oshoala expressed her displeasure at the cancellation of the 2020 African Women’s championship by CAF and advocated proper rebranding of women’s football in Africa to make it appealing to potential investors and required publicity from the ...

2021 AFCON, AWCON and CHAN Moved to 2022- CAF

1Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

AFCON, Africa, Sports, WAFCON

2021 AFCON, AWCON and CHAN Moved to 2022- CAF

The African cup of Nations that was scheduled to take place this year has been moved to 2022. This was disclosed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday after a meeting of the CAF Executive Committee. The postponement was informed by the coronavirus pandemic which has disrupted sporting calendar of various federations this year. The decision to shift African biggest football fiesta equally affected the Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) and Championship of African Nations (CHAN) which ought to commence in January 2021. CAF announced an inaugural CAF Champions League for Women in Africa. Source: Brilla

Sports: Nigeria Beat Gambia 6:0 to Qualify for AWCON

12Jun

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Africa, Gambia, Nigeria, Sports, WAFCON

Sports: Nigeria Beat Gambia 6:0 to Qualify for AWCON

The Nigerian Super Falcons beat the Queen Scorpions of Gambia by 6:0 yesterday in Lagos to qualify for the 11th African Women Cup of Nations. The Nigerians had earlier beaten the Gambians on their home turf 1:0. This brings the aggregate score to 7:0. Having won 9 out of the 10 previous AWCON championships, the Nigerians are set to win a 10th title. Teams that have also qualified for the finals include: Hosts Ghana, Algeria, Zambia, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Mali and South Africa.