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Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has returned from injury and could make her comeback for AFC Toronto this weekend, providing a major boost ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Super Falcons handed boost as Esther Okoronkwo recovers from injury

The Super Falcons have received a significant boost ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after forward Esther Okoronkwo completed...

Asisat Oshoala scored and delivered a powerful message on insecurity as the Super Falcons defeated Senegal 2-1 in Ikenne, using her platform to highlight the plight of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.

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‘Bring back our children’ – Oshoala draws attention to kidnapped Oyo pupils after Super Falcons win

The Super Falcons continued their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory over Senegal on Friday...

Rinsola Babajide and Shukurat Oladipo made history after helping AS Roma win the 2025/26 Serie A Femminile title, becoming the first Nigerian duo to lift the Italian women’s league trophy together.

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Nigerian Players Abroad

From FC Robo to Rome queens: Babajide and Oladipo make Nigerian history with Serie A title

From Lagos dreams to champions in Rome, Super Falcons stars Rinsola Babajide and Shukurat Oladipo made Nigerian football history after helping AS...

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Sudan or Comoros in the second round of the LA 2028 Olympic qualifiers after receiving a bye as Africa’s top-ranked team.

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Super Falcons draw Sudan/Comoros as Olympic qualification journey begins

Nigeria’s quest to return to the Olympic stage has taken its first step, with the Super Falcons handed a second-round tie against...

Nigeria’s Super Falcons climb to 36th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking while maintaining their position as Africa’s top-ranked team.

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons climb in global rankings, remain Africa’s number one

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have moved up one place to 36th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, while maintaining their status as...

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Brighton stun Arsenal as Nnadozie delivers commanding display

Chiamaka Nnadozie delivered another assured performance as Brighton & Hove Albion Women secured a 2-0 victory over Arsenal Women to reach the...

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Nnadozie records sixth clean sheet of season in Brighton victory

Super Falcons goalie Chiamaka Nnadozie delivered another assured performance as Brighton & Hove Albion Women claimed a 1-0 victory over Leicester City...

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‘Embarrassing’: Babajide slams CAF over WAFCON 2026 postponement

Nigeria international Rinsola Babajide has criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of...

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade eyes a historic 10th WAFCON title as Nigeria begin their 2025 campaign against Tunisia.

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Ajibade voices frustration after CAF postpones WAFCON 2026

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has criticised the Confederation of African Football following the late rescheduling of the Women’s Africa Cup of...

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WAFCON 2026 doubt forces Super Falcons to suspend Morocco camp plans

Super Falcons have returned to Nigeria following their recent international friendlies in Cameroon as uncertainty continues over the scheduling of the next...