Archives Tag: AWCON

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

History repeated itself yesterday at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana, where the Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated Cameroon 4-2 on penalties to qualify for the final showdown of the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. For their triumph over the Indomitable Lionesses, the Falcons have also secured a place in the 2019 FIFA World … Continue reading 2018 AWCON: Super Falcons Defeat Cameroon To Reach Final

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Coming after their heroics for Nigeria so far in the ongoing 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations, the brilliant trio of Asisat Oshoala, Onome Ebi and goalkeeper, Tochukwu Oluehi, have been named in CAF’s group stage best 11. The CAF best 11 is a team of selected players from different countries who put up sensational … Continue reading 2018 AWCON: Oshoala, Ebi, Oluehi Make CAF Group Stage Best 11

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

History has taught Cameroon quite the bitter lesson at the hands of Nigeria’s fearless Super Falcons. Each time both teams have met in the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, our girls proved the stronger side and have maintained continued dominance over their geographical neighbors on the playing field. It is no secret that the Indomitable … Continue reading 2018 AWCON: Who Will Win Today’s Battle – Nigeria or Cameroon?

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the Semi Final of the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations, and will now face Cameroon for a chance at the grand finale. Nigeria progressed into the AWCON semi-final on the back of a 6-0 win against Equatorial Guinea on Saturday, at the Cape Coast Stadium, Ghana. … Continue reading Super Falcons Pummel Equatorial Guinea To Qualify For AWCON Semi-Final

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

After Sunday’s loss to South Africa, the Super Falcons have returned to their winning ways with an assertive win over the Shepolopolo of Zambia on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Four goals from the Super Falcons sent a very clear message to Zambia and every other team in Group B of the 2018 Africa Women Cup … Continue reading AWCON 2018: Super Falcons Pummel Zambia 4-0

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Super Falcons are ready to take on any team in their way as they commence their campaign for the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) on Sunday, November 18th, 2018. Speaking to the media, the newly named team captain, Onome Ebi, revealed that each player on the team is ecstatic about the championship, … Continue reading AWCON 2018: We Are Ready To Win The Cup Again, Says Ebi

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

It is a sad day for sports in Nigeria today, as the Nigeria Football Federation announced the death of former Super Falcon midfielder, Ajuma Ameh-Otache, who passed away at the age of 33. The prolific midfielder was struck with a rare muscular disease, and was fighting for her life until her untimely death on Saturday, … Continue reading Former Super Falcons Midfielder, Ameh, Dies

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Year 2016 has been an eventful one, with discoveries and surprises, victories and speeches and everything in between. Nigerians can relate to these ten highlights that got trending on the internet this year. 1. THE DISCOVERY OF OLAJUMOKE ORISAGUNA In February, Olajumoke Orisaguna was the most searched name on Google and carried on lots of … Continue reading #CNHighlights: 10 Social Media Trends of the Year 2016

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Saturday emerged African champions with a hard-earned victory over Cameroon. The Falcons’ 1-0 defeat of the Lionesses ensured that they retained the AWCON title they won two years ago. The match proved to be a particularly stern test for the Nigerian team. The Cameroonians created several chances; goalkeeper Jonathan Alaba was … Continue reading AWCON 2016: Nigeria’s Super Falcons Are African Champions Again

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