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Buhari hails Super Falcons for lifting AWCON

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their victory over the Banyana Banyana of South Africa Saturday in the final match of the 11th Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON), Ghana 2018. The President expressed particular delight at the discipline and

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Super Falcons hit 2018 AWCON final 4-2 on penalties vs Cameroon

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2018 0

Super Falcons tonight in Accra remained on course for a ninth AWCON crown when they defeated spirited Cameroon 4-2 on penalties after 120 minutes of action failed to produce any goals. Nigeria have thus advanced to next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, while Cameroon will have to slug it out for third place […]

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AWCON: I’m not yet happy with Falcons – Thomas Dennerby

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2018 0

Thomas Dennerby, Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, says his team is yet to get to the level he expects at the ongoing 2018 African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON). Falcons beat Zambia 4-0 on Wednesday in Cape Coast to return to contention at the tournament in Ghana. The performance did take the defending champions […]

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AWCON: Thomas Dennerby optimistic of World Cup ticket

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2018 0

Super Falcons coach Thomas Dennerby says he remains optimistic that the eight-time African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) champions would secure a ticket to the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France. The coach made this known in a conference ahead of the team’s game against Zambia on Wednesday at the ongoing 2018 AWCON in Ghana. […]

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AWCON: Omagbemi commends ‘terrific’ Falcons!

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2016 0

Nigeria women’s coach, Florence Omagbemi has commended her players following their 1-0 victory over South Africa in the ongoing African Women Championship in Cameroun. Desire Oparanozie’s lone goal sent the defending champions to the final of the championship, and the Super Falcons boss, Florence Omagbemi admits her players were swallowed up by the occasion. “First […]