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WAFCON 2022: Sports Minister hails gallant Super Falcons in shootout defeat to Morocco

By Wale Mustapha on July 19, 2022 News, Sports

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Sunday Dare has saluted the gallant and spirited play of Nigeria’s Super Falcons after their game against the Moroccan female team in the second Semi finals of the African Women’s Cup of Nations. Eulogizing the Super Falcons team Hon. Dare said, “your resilience, character, and management of the […]

Morocco 2022: Super Falcons set to perch on Cameroon’s Lionesses with a sight on FIFA World Cup ticket

By Wale Mustapha on July 13, 2022 News, Sports

Ever-present Nigeria believe they will celebrate another FIFA Women’s World Cup ticket on Thursday night after a quarter-final clash with neighbours Cameroon in Casablanca that will determine who is guaranteed a place in Australia & New Zealand next year. All four teams that make the semi finals at the ongoing continental championship in Morocco would […]

Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Ejidike urges Super Falcons to sustain Africa dominance

By Wale Mustapha on July 1, 2022 News, Sports

Nigeria Pillar of Sports Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike has charged the Super Falcons of Nigeria to sustain their greatness as Africa Women soccer giant even as they seek more glorious outing in the AWCON 2022 championship in Morocco. Chief Ejidike who described the prowess of the Super Falcons in Africa as an invincible leadership said […]

Vera Chukwu adds spice to Super Falcons’ Nations Cup campaign with latest tune

By Wale Mustapha on June 28, 2022 News, Sports

Ahead of the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco next month, fast growing female singer, Vera Chukwu has released a theme song for Nigeria’s senior women footballing team, the Super Falcons. Titled ‘Beauty And Brains’, is an afro fusion highlife and was produced by Dr. Bigmoney Beats who is with Afro Jam records. […]

Mix of old guard, fresh blood as Waldrum name, Ebi, Okobi, Oshoala, 22 other Falcons for Morocco 2022

By Wale Mustapha on June 24, 2022 News, Sports

Head Coach Randy Waldrum has picked Captain Onome Ebi and 24 other players to represent Nigeria at the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco, 2nd – 23rd July. The list of the nine-time champions is an interesting mix of the old guard and new blood, with veterans Tochukwu Oluehi, Ebi, Rita Chikwelu, Osinachi Ohale, […]