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WAFCON 2022: Ordega Certain Of Falcons win Over Cameroon

14Jul

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, Sports, WAFCON

WAFCON 2022: Ordega Certain Of Falcons win Over Cameroon

The Super Falcons are set to face The Indomitable Lionesses for their WAFCON 2022 quarterfinal clash scheduled today. Falcon forward Francisca Ordega believes that the team will come out with a win over the Cameroon women’s team. The Nigerian women’s team is on a two successive winning streak, outclassing the Burundian national team four goals to nil after an earlier two goals to nil win over Botswana. Although the team’s outstanding performance, they are placed second beneath South Africa on the Group C table after losing 2-1 to them. see also: WAFCON 2022: Hope as Super Falcon Defeat Botswana 2-0 Ordega acknowledges that the Cameroonians are a formidable team and could pose a threat to the Super falcons. She further stated that every other team is at their best whe...

2022 WAFCON: Super Falcons Set To Meet Burundi In A Must Win Match

10Jul

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

2022 WAFCON: Super Falcons Set To Meet Burundi In A Must Win Match

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face Burundi in a must-win match today at the 2022 WAFCON in Morroco to secure a quarter-finals place against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face Burundi in a must win match today in Morroco to secure a quarter finals place against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. Cameroon booked their place in the quarter-finals courtesy of a 2-0 win over Tunisia in their last group game on Saturday. The win followed two previous draws against Togo and Zambia. The Falcons who lost their first match 2-1 against South Africa bounced back to win Botswana 2-0 in their second game. The result left them needing a win in their last group game to be guaranteed a second place on the table and qualification for the next ...

“Aribo Can Bring Creativity” – Southampton Boss Lauds Aribo’s Signing

10Jul

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

English Premiership, News, Nigeria, Sports

“Aribo Can Bring Creativity” – Southampton Boss Lauds Aribo’s Signing

Ralph Hasenhuttl, Southampton manager, has lauded the club’s signing of Nigerian international, Joe Aribo. The versatile Super Eagles midfielder joined the Saints on Saturday from the Scottish Premiership side, Glasgow Rangers. His signing came off the heels of his impressive performance last season which culminated in his side reaching the UEFA Europa League final. Hasenhuttl told the club’s official website, “Joe is a player with many qualities to his game, and we are very excited to welcome him to the squad in time for the pre-season trip to Austria. See Also: Aribo Bags A Place in Scottish Premiership Team Of The We “We believe Joe can bring energy and creativity to our side. Feeling comfortable in so many different positions is very helpful for a manager and shows he ...

2022 WAFCON: Ucheibe Delighted to Register First Goal For Falcons

8Jul

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports, WAFCON

2022 WAFCON: Ucheibe Delighted to Register First Goal For Falcons

Super Falcons player, Christy Ucheibe is delighted to be on the scoresheet for the first time for the Nigerian team as they beat Botswana 2-0 in their second Group C match of the WAFCON 2022. Ucheibe came on as a substitute for Rita Chikwelu before the second half began and scored the second goal of the encounter in the 48th minute. She rose to head home a corner kick which was swung in by Toni Payne. The win was the first for the defending champions who are now placed second in their group behind leaders South Africa. Reacting to the win, Uchebe expressed joy for contributing to assisting the team to secure their first win in the tournament. She wrote on her Twitter handle: “I am so proud to have scored my first goal for the Super Falcons and helped the team secure thi...

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: Botswana Gets $16,000 to Beat Super Falcons

7Jul

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

2022 WAFCON: Botswana Gets $16,000 to Beat Super Falcons

The Botswana National Women’s team, the Mares are set to get $16,000 if they beat the Super Falcons of Nigeria today in the ongoing 2022 WAFCON. The promise was made by Managing Director Lucara Botswana to motivate them to defeat the Nigerian side. See Also: 2022 WAFCON: Super Falcons Beatable -Botswana FA President Lucara Botswana is a Canadian-owned diamond mining firm with an operational license in Botswana. Botswana who are making their first appearance at the tournament won their first match 4-2 against Burundi on Monday while the Super Falcons lost 2-1 to Banyana Banyana of South Africa. The result left Nigeria needing a win against Botswana in order to maintain hopes of progressing to the next round. Reacting to the pledge, Lahri was quoted on Botswana Football A...

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...

2023 AFCONQ: Super Eagles To Depart For Morocco Saturday Evening Ahead São Tomé & Principe Clash

11Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

AFCON, News, Nigeria, Sports

2023 AFCONQ: Super Eagles To Depart For Morocco Saturday Evening Ahead São Tomé & Principe Clash

The Super Eagles will depart for Marrakech Morocco this evening, ahead of their second Group A game of the 2023 AFCON qualifier against São Tomé and Principe on Monday. This was revealed by the Eagles’ media officer Babafemi Raji. According to Raji, before departing for Morocco, the Eagles will train inside the MKO Abiola Stadium on Saturday morning at 10.30am. The training will be behind closed doors as fans and the media would not be allowed into the stadium. Players and officials of the team will then depart for Morocco via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,Abuja, at 7.15pm. Read Also: 2023 AFCON Qualifier: Osimhen, Sadiq, Lookman Lead 24 Eagles In Training Ahead Sierra Leone Clash The Eagles got their 2023 AFCON qualifying campaign off to a positive note a...

2023 AFCON Qualifier: Osimhen, Sadiq, Lookman Lead 24 Eagles In Training Ahead Sierra Leone Clash

6Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

AFCON, News, Nigeria, Sports

2023 AFCON Qualifier: Osimhen, Sadiq, Lookman Lead 24 Eagles In Training Ahead Sierra Leone Clash

The Super Eagles’ preparations for Thursday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone got a boost on Sunday as Victor Osimhen, Sadiq Umar and Ademola Lookman trained with the rest of the team in Abuja. Nigeria’s Friendly matches against Mexico and against Ecuador in the United States kick-started the preparations as the country’s race to make her 20th appearance at the continental football showpiece holding in Ivory Coast next year gets underway. Only three of the 27 invited players; Calvin Bassey, Joseph Ayodele-Aribo, both of whom featured in the friendly games in the US, and Abdullahi Shehu, who returned to the country last week from his base in Cyprus, were not part of Sunday’s training. Technical Adviser José Santos Peseiro too...

Peseiro Sweats Over Aina, Bonke’s Fitness Ahead Eagles Vs Ecuador, Sierra Leone, Mauritius

1Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

Peseiro Sweats Over Aina, Bonke’s Fitness Ahead Eagles Vs Ecuador, Sierra Leone, Mauritius

Super Eagles technical adviser Jose Peseiro is sweating over the fitness of Ola Aina and Innocent Bonke for the game against Ecuador and upcoming 2023 AFCON qualifiers after both players picked up injuries in the United States where the team has been camping for international friendly matches. The Eagles have stepped up preparations for their friendly match with Ecuador on Thursday as well as next month’s AFCON qualifying matches against Sierra Leone and Mauritius. The three-time African champions narrowly lost 2-1 to Mexico in their first friendly clash at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas last Saturday. Read Also: Dessers Scores As Mexico Beat Super Eagles 2-1 In Friendly According to a release by the NFF on Tuesday, having had time to recover from the stress of long-haul t...