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PSG announces signing of super falcon’s captain

Awwal Owolabi 27 August 2025 0

French giant, Paris St Germain, has announced the signing of super falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade from Liga F heavyweights, Atlético de Madrid. The Nigerian midfielder who is known for her colourful hairstyle and dazzling footwork on the pitch has signed a contract till 30th June 2027 with

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Beyond the Podium: Investing in Nigeria’s sporting future

Guest Writer 31 July 2025 0

BY CHETA NWANZE The roar that erupted across Nigeria when the Super Falcons clinched the WAFCON title against Morocco was truly deafening. It was a moment of unadulterated joy, a testament to our women’s national team’s resilience, skill, and sheer talent. To see President Tinubu swiftly rewarding these victorious athletes with cash bonuses was a […]

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Tinubu honours Super Falcons with national awards, $100k each for WAFCON triumph

Vincent Afolabi 28 July 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all members of the Super Falcons squad following their historic victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In recognition of their achievement, Tinubu also announced a cash reward of $100,000 to each of the 24 players. Members of the team’s technical crew will receive […]

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Super Falcons head to Aso Rock for Tinubu reception after WAFCON triumph

Ihesiulo Grace 28 July 2025 0

Fresh off their thrilling 3–2 win over Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be hosted this afternoon at the Presidential Villa by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The reception is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. and will honour the team’s record-breaking 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title—a feat that has reignited national pride and […]

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Super Falcons embody Nigeria’s excellence, says Tuggar after WAFCON triumph

Ukpono Ukpong 27 July 2025 0

Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has congratulated the Super Falcons following their record 10th title win at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a statement released shortly after the team’s 3–2 victory over Morocco in the final, Tuggar hailed the Falcons for their discipline, unity, and resilience—qualities he said reflect the […]

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Super Falcons’ win over Banyana a triumph of spirit, says women affairs minister

Tom Okpe 23 July 2025 0

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, minister of women affairs and social development, has congratulated the Super Falcons for their 2–1 victory over South Africa’s Banyana Banyana. The minister described the win as a dazzling show of brilliance, courage, and unity. In a statement issued through her special adviser on media and publicity, Jonathan Eze, she hailed the Falcons […]

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Super Falcons edge South Africa to reach WAFCON final

Ihesiulo Grace 23 July 2025 0

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Africa on Tuesday, July 22. The thrilling semi-final clash saw Nigeria take the lead late in the first half when captain Rasheedat Ajibade confidently converted a penalty following a foul in the […]

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Falcons lose 0-2 to U.S in final game of 4-nation tourney

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2021 0

Nigeria’s Super Falcons lost 0-2 to world champions U.S. in their last game at the four-nation tournament on Thursday at Austin in Texas, U.S. The match, played at the Q2 stadium, is the first-ever international friendly between both countries and the Falcons made efforts to absorb pressure from a high-flying U.S side. However, Manchester United’s […]

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Oparanozie controversy won’t go away, as Falcons tackle CSKA

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2021 0

…Four players drop out The controversy surrounding the non-invitation of Super Falcons skipper and forward, Desire Oparanozie to the Turkey International Cup which kicked off on Monday will simply not go away, even as the team gears up for its first game against Russian champions, CSKA Moscow. The NFF had through its media director, Demola […]

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Super Falcons land in Turkey for invitation tourney …Oparanozie axed, unperturbed

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2021 0

Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Super Falcons are already in Istanbul, Turkey for the Turkey Invitational tournament that will run from Monday 15-24 in Turkey. The tournament will serve as a tune-up for the team ahead of a busy qualifier season in the coming weeks. As usual multiple African Player o the Year and Barcelona […]

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Former Super Falcons coach Mudasiru Yusuf is dead

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2020 0

The former assistant coach of the Super Falcons and Golden Eaglets, Mudasiru Yusuf, is dead. The Media Officer of Osun United, Tajudeen Amodu confirmed to The Punch that he died on Saturday, August 22 in a hospital in Osogbo. Yusuf was buried in his residence in Osogbo, on Sunday, August 23. While giving a condolence […]

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Dennerby calls up 30 Super Falcons for Tokyo 2020 qualifier against Algeria

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2019 0

Super Falcons’ Head Coach Thomas Dennerby has invited 30 players to start a camping programme in Abuja as from Thursday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced on Wednesday. Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications, said in a statement that the programme was part of the team’s preparations for their upcoming clash with Algeria in the […]

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Super Falcons refuse to leave their hotel in France

Ihesiulo Grace 24 June 2019

Nigerian Super Falcons players staged a sit-in protest last night, refusing to leave their hotel in France until all of their outstanding bonuses are paid, following the team’s elimination from the Women’s World Cup. The players told ESPN they are owed bonuses from two games, against Gambia and Senegal, from as far back as two […]

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Thomas Dennerby disappointed with VAR decision in Falcons defeat to France

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2019

Super Falcons head coach Thomas Dennerby has praised his players for their resilient display in the 1-0 loss to 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosts France in Monday’s Group A clash at the Roazhon Park, Rennes. Dennerby was also disappointed with the VAR decision which aided France’s only goal of the game from the spot […]

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Nigeria vs France: How Super Falcons could still qualify despite 1-0 defeat

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2019

Nigeria, on Monday night, lost 1-0 to hosts France in their last Group A game at the ongoing Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons held on for 75 minutes, before conceding a penalty that Wendie Renard converted at the second time of asking. Before the game, it was almost certain that Thomas Dennerby’s ladies would […]

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Super Falcons reveals secret behind Super Falcons victory over Korea

Ihesiulo Grace 14 June 2019

Super Falcons defender Onome Ebi says team work was behind the team’s victory over Korea Republic at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup. The African Champions recorded their first victory in the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time since 2011 with a 2-0 win over the Asains at Grenoble on Wednesday. After helping […]

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WWC: President Buhari salutes Super Falcons for victory on Democracy Day

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2019

After the June 12, Democracy day celebration in Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari revealed he took time out to watch the Super Falcons World Cup match against South Korea and was pleased with the female footballer’s victory on the nation’s special day. The Super Falcons inched towards qualifying for the knockout stages of the Women’s World […]

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Asisat Oshoala shines as Nigeria’s Super Falcons down Korea

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2019

Barcelona women’s new striker Asisat Oshoala scored for Nigeria’s Super Falcons in their second game at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. Oshoala struck in the 75th minute, following an assist by Chidinma Okeke to give Nigeria their second goal. Nigeria had been gifted the first goal by Korea’s Kim Doyeon in the […]

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WWC: We’ll not give up – Super Falcons

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2019

Super Falcons head coach Thomas Dennerby on Saturday in Reims assured that his team was going to fight till the end at France 2019 in spite of their opening match disappointment. Newsmen report that the Falcons were 0-3 losers to Norway in their opening Group A match at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in […]

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Onome Ebi joins Common Goal ahead of Women’s World Cup

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2019

Super Falcons defender Onome Ebi, with over 80 international caps, has become the third Nigerian to join the Common Goal movement. Ebi, 36, currently playing for Chinese Super League club Henan Huishang, has pledged 1% of her football salary to help young people around the world through football charities. She becomes the third Nigerian in […]