'Hasn't been how I want' – Super Falcons midfielder Echegini opens up on limited Wafcon game time
Published: July 12, 2025
Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini has expressed frustration over her limited playing time at the ongoing 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.Echegini, one of the standout names in Nigeria’s midfield, has yet to start a game at the tournament, coming on only as a second-half substitute in t...
Post-match presser: What Super Falcons coach said on first half struggles, subs, Botswana, rotation
Published: July 11, 2025
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has attributed his team’s sluggish first-half performance in Thursday’s narrow 1-0 win over Botswana to a mix of complacency and spirited opposition.The Nigerian side struggled to break down a well-organized Botswana team in their s...
Wafcon 2024: What Super Falcons attackers Ajibade and Ihezuo said about beating Botswana
Published: July 11, 2025
Super Falcons attacking midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade and forward Chiwendu Ihezuo have expressed their delight following Nigeria's hard-fought 1-0 victory over Botswana in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations clash on Thursday.Ihezuo came off the bench to net the decisive goal in the closing minutes, sealing Nigeria's spot...
Super Falcons ratings: Ihezuo delivers; Ohale reliable; Oshoala, Payne struggle; Madugu reactive
Published: July 10, 2025
The Super Falcons finally broke through Botswana's compact defense in the closing minutes to secure their place in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Allnigeriasoccer.com rates the performance of the players and coach. The startersGoalkeeperChiamaka Nnadozie: A composed disp...
Wafcon 2024: Five things we learned from Super Falcons' hard-fought win over Botswana
Published: July 10, 2025
Nigeria clinched a narrow 1-0 win over Botswana at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in their second group game of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.The decisive goal came in the closing minutes, courtesy of a strike from Chinwendu Ihezuo.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents five observations from the clash.Falcons struggled to fin...
Botswana 0 Nigeria 1: Late Ihezuo goal seals win for Super Falcons against stubborn Mares
Published: July 10, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Falcons claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Botswana's Mares at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Thursday, thanks to a dramatic late goal that kept their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign on track.The match saw Nigeria dominate possession and create numerous chances, but th...
Wafu B U20 Ghana 1 Nigeria 1: Abdullahi's 83rd minute strike rescues point for Flying Eagles
Published: July 10, 2025
Nigeria's U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, came from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw against fierce rivals Ghana in the opening match of the 2025 WAFU B U20 Boys Cup on Thursday evening at the Centre of Excellence, Prampram.It was a tightly contested West African derby that lived up to expectations, with both teams s...
Lethal striker, versatile forward, resilient GK: Botswana trio to watch against Super Falcons
Published: July 10, 2025
As Nigeria’s Super Falcons gear up for their second Group B match against Botswana’s Mares at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) today at Stade Larbi Zaouli, the nine-time champions are poised to secure a quarterfinal spot. Following a commanding 3-0 win over Tunisia, coach Justin Madugu’s squad i...
Super Falcons veteran Ohale vows to 'make sure we don't concede' in Wafcon clash v Botswana
Published: July 10, 2025
Super Falcons veteran defender Osinachi Ohale has expressed confidence in Nigeria's chances ahead of their second group match against Botswana at the ongoing Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.Speaking to journalist Victor Ademola, Ohale reflected on Nigeria's strong start to the tournament, highlighting...
Seven players named in Nigeria's provisional squad ruled out of African Nations Championship
Published: July 09, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles B team has suffered a major setback in the build-up to the African Nations Championship (CHAN) as seven players from the provisional squad have been ruled out of the tournament.Organised biennially by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), CHAN is unique in that it features only players a...
'Every goal will matter' – Botswana coach eyes upset in must-win clash against Super Falcons
Published: July 09, 2025
Botswana coach, Alex Malete has described tomorrow’s crucial clash against Nigeria as a golden opportunity his side cannot afford to squander, as they bid to secure a place in the quarterfinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Botswana suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Algeria in their opening game of the ...
Super Eagles camp update: 28 players in Ikenne battling for African Nations Championship spots
Published: July 09, 2025
Preparations for Nigeria’s campaign at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) gathered momentum on Wednesday as two players from Abia Warriors, Anthony Ijeoma and Sunday Megwo joined the CHAN Eagles camp in Ikenne, Ogun State, bringing the number of players in camp to 28, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The home-based ...
Super Eagles camp update: 26 players train under the watchful eye of Eric Chelle
Published: July 08, 2025
The home-based Super Eagles, also known as the CHAN Eagles, continued their preparations for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) with a boost on Tuesday as five additional players arrived at the team’s camp in Ikenne, Ogun State, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The camp now hosts a total of 26 players who t...
'He's helped me tremendously' – Igoh Ogbu credits Slavia coach for Super Eagles call-up
Published: July 08, 2025
Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has expressed gratitude to Slavia Prague head coach Jindřich Trpišovský for playing a key role in his development and eventual debut for the Nigerian national team.Ogbu, who joined the Czech champions from Norwegian side Lillestrøm in January 2023, made his first appearance for Niger...
Full list of 21 players in camp as Super Eagles begin CHAN preparations in Ikenne
Published: July 07, 2025
The home-based Super Eagles, known as the CHAN Eagles, officially opened their training camp on Monday in Ikenne, Ogun State, as they prepare for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), allnigeriasocer.com reports.The camp, held at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, marks the start of an intensi...