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WAFCON 2022: Waldrum Assures of Victory Against Zambia Despite Depleted Squad
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WAFCON 2022: Waldrum Assures of Victory Against Zambia Despite Depleted Squad

Coach of the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Randy Waldrum, has assured that his team will be equal to the task in their third-place match against Zambia in the ongoing WAFCON 2022 on Friday. The Falcons who missed out on their quest to win a tenth African Women’s Cup of Nations after losing narrowly to hosts, Morocco will take on Zambia at the Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca aiming to secure a third-place finish. The Nigerian side will be without the trio of Onome Ebi, Halimat Ayinde and Rasheedat Ajibade for the game. Recall that Ebi picked up a hamstring injury in the semi-final defeat to Morocco and is expected to be out for about six weeks. On the other hand, Halimat Ayinde and Rasheedat Ajibade are set to miss the match through suspension. Waldrum during a press conference ...
Nyesom Wike Rewards Players of Rivers United  with N12million Each
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Nyesom Wike Rewards Players of Rivers United with N12million Each

Each player of the Rivers United Football Club was rewarded with over N12 million by the Governor of River State, Nyesom Wike, for lifting the 2021/2022 NPFL title. The players were also rewarded with a two weeks visit to Madrid in Spain for a two weeks training session. The management staff and coach of Rivers United were not left out as they were also acknowledged with the Governor’s Service Award. See Also: NPFL: Rivers United Emerges 2021/2022 League Champions Nyesom wike at the Government House on Thursday lauded the performance, efforts, and sacrifice of the team throughout the 2021/2022 Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) season. He said: “Each of you will go home with $20,000. For me, you deserve more than that, but because of the economy. If not you de...
WAFCON 2022: Super Falcons Shun Training Over Unpaid Bonuses
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WAFCON 2022: Super Falcons Shun Training Over Unpaid Bonuses

The Super Falcons of Nigeria refused to train on Wednesday in protest of their unpaid bonuses and allowances for the ongoing WAFCON 2022. According to reports, their decision was informed by unpaid bonuses and allowances that have pilled up for years. The Nigerian female national team are reportedly yet to receive bonuses accruable to them at the ongoing 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. According to CompleteSports, the players met with Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, officials on Wednesday morning over the issue. See Also: Super Falcons Fail to Qualify for 2022 WAFCON Final The latest would not be the first team the Falcons have embarked on protest as there have been other protests owing to nonpayment in the past. Recall that the players after their e...
WAFCON 2022: ‘You Held Your Own’ –Sports Minister Lauds Super Falcons
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WAFCON 2022: ‘You Held Your Own’ –Sports Minister Lauds Super Falcons

Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, has lauded the resilience and strength of character shown by the Super Falcons of Nigeria as they bowed out in the semi-finals of the WAFCON 2022 against Morocco. The Falcons took the game to penalties despite having two players sent off, losing 5-4 on penalties to the hosts. The result earned them applause from Nigerians.  Midfielder Halimatu Ayinde and striker Rasheedat Ajibade were given the marching order for dangerous play. See Also: Super Falcons Fail to Qualify for 2022 WAFCON Final Dare in his reaction said, “your resilience, character, and management of the game must be commended. I salute your doggedness, commitment and fighting spirit. For holding the Moroccans in front of over 45,000 capacity crowd you hav...
Super Eagles Defender Bassey Set To Join Ajax
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Super Eagles Defender Bassey Set To Join Ajax

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Glasgow Rangers defender, Calvin Bassey, is on the verge of joining Dutch club, Ajax Amsterdam. Super Eagles of Nigeria and Glasgow Rangers defender, Calvin Bassey, is on the verge of joining Dutch club, Ajax Amsterdam. Fabrizio Romano, Italian transfer guru, reports that Bassey is scheduled to undergo medical ahead of his deal with Ajax expected to be worth €27m. According to Romano, the transfer includes a €22m flat fee plus €5m add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause for any future sale. Romano tweeted “Calvin Bassey deal details: €22m fee guaranteed, €5m add-ons and sell on clause around 10% of a future sale. Long term contract for Bassey, top signing confirmed.” The transfer will make the Super Eagles defender the most expensive defensive signi...
WAFCON 2023: President Buhari Congratulates Super Falcons On World Cup Qualification
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WAFCON 2023: President Buhari Congratulates Super Falcons On World Cup Qualification

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the Nigeria women's football team for qualifying for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The Super Falcons qualified for the World Cup for the ninth consecutive time after Thursday's quarter-final win over the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon at the Women s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON 2023, holding in Morocco. The president issued a statement through his special adviser on media, Femi Adesina, praising the team for their outstanding performance in the tournament and for winning the title a record of nine times. See Also: FIFA Congratulates Super Falcons On World Cup Qualification He also commends the team for becoming the most prominent African women’s football team on the continent. The presid...
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WAFCON: Super Falcons Qualifies for World Cup

The Falcons are set to face Morocco in the semifinals of the Women African Cup of Nations, WAFCON after defeating the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 1-0. Rasheedat Ajibade’s second-half header was what secured the victory for the Nigerians, after a very tough contest against the Cameroonians. The Indomitable Lionesses coming into the match knew their awful record against the Super Falcons, with the Nigerians defeating them 13 out of the 14 times they faced. see also: WAFCON 2022: Ordega Certain Of Falcons win Over Cameroon This made the Cameroonians more aggressive in their pattern of play, making it difficult for the falcons to break through. The breakthrough came in the 53rd minute when Ajibade took the lead for the Falcons. As the Nigerians were able to secure th...
WAFCON 2022: Ordega Certain Of Falcons win Over Cameroon
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WAFCON 2022: Ordega Certain Of Falcons win Over Cameroon

The Super Falcons are set to face The Indomitable Lionesses for their WAFCON 2022 quarterfinal clash scheduled today. Falcon forward Francisca Ordega believes that the team will come out with a win over the Cameroon women’s team. The Nigerian women’s team is on a two successive winning streak, outclassing the Burundian national team four goals to nil after an earlier two goals to nil win over Botswana. Although the team’s outstanding performance, they are placed second beneath South Africa on the Group C table after losing 2-1 to them. see also: WAFCON 2022: Hope as Super Falcon Defeat Botswana 2-0 Ordega acknowledges that the Cameroonians are a formidable team and could pose a threat to the Super falcons. She further stated that every other team is at their best whe...
2022 WAFCON: Super Falcons Set To Meet Burundi In A Must Win Match
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2022 WAFCON: Super Falcons Set To Meet Burundi In A Must Win Match

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face Burundi in a must-win match today at the 2022 WAFCON in Morroco to secure a quarter-finals place against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face Burundi in a must win match today in Morroco to secure a quarter finals place against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. Cameroon booked their place in the quarter-finals courtesy of a 2-0 win over Tunisia in their last group game on Saturday. The win followed two previous draws against Togo and Zambia. The Falcons who lost their first match 2-1 against South Africa bounced back to win Botswana 2-0 in their second game. The result left them needing a win in their last group game to be guaranteed a second place on the table and qualification for the next ...
“Aribo Can Bring Creativity” – Southampton Boss Lauds Aribo’s Signing
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“Aribo Can Bring Creativity” – Southampton Boss Lauds Aribo’s Signing

Ralph Hasenhuttl, Southampton manager, has lauded the club’s signing of Nigerian international, Joe Aribo. The versatile Super Eagles midfielder joined the Saints on Saturday from the Scottish Premiership side, Glasgow Rangers. His signing came off the heels of his impressive performance last season which culminated in his side reaching the UEFA Europa League final. Hasenhuttl told the club’s official website, “Joe is a player with many qualities to his game, and we are very excited to welcome him to the squad in time for the pre-season trip to Austria. See Also: Aribo Bags A Place in Scottish Premiership Team Of The We “We believe Joe can bring energy and creativity to our side. Feeling comfortable in so many different positions is very helpful for a manager and shows he ...