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Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie remains optimistic that Nigeria can still qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, despite failing to secure automatic qualification at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a formal apology to the Federal Government and the people of Nigeria following the Super Falcons’ failure to secure direct qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
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Asisat Oshoala scored the only goal as Nigeria’s Super Falcons returned to winning ways, edging opponents Zambia 1-0 in their second Group C match on Saturday.
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Nigeria will look to revive their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title defence when they face Zambia in a pivotal Group C encounter at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca today.
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Chawinga sisters, Temwa and Taitha starred as debutants Malawi handed defending champions Nigeria a 3-2 loss.
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons will begin their campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) against Malawi on Sunday in Morocco as they seek a record-extending 11th continental title. The tournament, originally scheduled for March, will hold from July 26 to Aug. 16, with 16 teams competing for Africa’s women’s football title. Nigeria, the […]
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The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line.
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Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a 25-player squad led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade for Nigeria’s defence of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco.
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Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre described the viral verified Facebook page peddling fake news about her as frustrating and unsettling.
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 2-1 win over Senegal in a friendly match played in Ikenne-Remo on Friday.
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