Super Falcons face Lucy’s test in Olympic qualifier
Super Falcons. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP)
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Falcons’ camp opens in Addis Ababa as Nigeria battles Ethiopia Wednesday
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2024 Olympic Qualifiers: Plumptre, Ebi dropped as NFF invites 22 for Ethiopia clashes
Ashleigh Plumptre of Nigeria and Leicester City in action during the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Roses for Falode as stakeholders Eulogise former NWFL chairperson
The event was originally billed as a ‘Thank You Brunch’ with Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board member, Aisha Falode, but it gradually became a commendation session for the women football advocate. One by one, the stakeholders, including immediate past NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, who is now a FIFA Council member, former first vice president of the federation, Seyi Akinwunmi, former national team captain, Segun Odegbami, chairman of Sports Radio, Brila FM, Dr. Larry Izamoje and AIPS Africa’s immediate past president, Mitchell Obi, took turns to eulogise the football amazon, who is credited for the giant strides the country’s women football has made in recent years.
Arsenal make shock exit from Women's Champions League
Katie McCabe's Arsenal were knocked out of the Women's Champions League in the first qualifying round after a shock loss to Paris FC.
Arsenal knocked out of women's Champions League by Paris FC
Arsenal suffered an early exit from the Women's Champions League on Saturday after losing on penalties to French side Paris FC in the first stage of qualifying.
'How To Win Graciously': Sportsmanship Melts Hearts At World Cup
Unless there is an uncharacteristic outbreak of hostility and flurry of red cards in Sunday's final, opposing players consoling each other after games will be among the enduring images of the Women's World Cup. England, who face Spain in the final in Sydney, have been notably quick to approach their emotional opponents after the final whistle to offer a heartwarming hug and words of sympathy. The European champions dealt out some rough treatment to Australia's skipper Sam Kerr in defeating the co-hosts 3-1 in their semi-final on Wednesday in front of 75,000 in Sydney.
