Archives Tag: FIFA Women’s World Cup

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  The Super Falcons of Nigeria have secured their place in the round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand after a goalless draw against the Republic of Ireland on Monday, July 31st, 2023. Read more about Sports Needing only a draw to advance to the next stage, the Falcons … Continue reading Super Falcons Secure Round of 16 Spot

By chidozie-ahaneku

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  In a thrilling and action-packed encounter, the Super Falcons of Nigeria displayed their resilience and determination as they secured a remarkable victory against the host, Australia, in the second round of group-stage games. After an impressive draw against Canada in their opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, the Falcons gave their … Continue reading Super Falcons Triumph Over Australia in Thrilling Encounter

By chidozie-ahaneku

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  High profile Nigerian women’s football promoter and administrator, Henrietta Ukaigwe, has passed on after battling complications from an ulcer at the Ikeja General Hospital, Lagos, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. News of the death of the leading football promoter has thrown the Nigerian football world into mourning. A prominent member of the Board of … Continue reading Nigerian Football Mourns Henrietta Ukaigwe

By ugo-chinedu

Discover Nigeria SPORTS Women

April 19, 2022

Florence Omagbemi was born on February 2nd, 1975 and hails from Delta state of Nigeria. The player who has represented the Nigerian female national team, playing the positions of defender and midfielder is part of Nigeria’s mould of elite athletes and exemplary sportswomen. Omagbemi has made history and is still making history in Nigeria’s football. … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Florence Omagbemi

By jeremiah

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

All fixtures in the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup have been completed. Now the final eight must battle to decide who gets a place in the semifinal round of the global showcase. See the results from the Round of 16 draws below: Round of 16 Date Fixture Saturday, June 22, … Continue reading 2019 Women’s World Cup: Round Of 16 Results, Quarterfinal Draw

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Now that all the teams that participated in the FIFA Women’s World Cup know their fate, FIFA has released the draw for the round of 16. Saturday, June 22, 2019 Venue Fixture Time Grenoble Germany vs Nigeria 15:30 (GMT) Nice Norway vs Australia 19:00 (GMT) Sunday, June 23, 2019 Venue Fixture Time Valenciennes England vs … Continue reading Women’s World Cup Round Of 16 Draw

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Scotland, Argentina Draw Revives Hopes of Knockout Round The Super Falcons are taking in a breath of fresh air after Argentina and Scotland’s theatrical 3-3 draw in their final Group D match at the ongoing Women’s World Cup. Argentina Vs Scotland Knowing that their hopes rested on a draw between Argentina and Scotland, the Falcons … Continue reading 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Hope For Nigeria

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Fingers Crossed As We Await Other Group Results.

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

In our last Do You Know?, we discussed the first three times the Super Falcons made it to the FIFA Women’s World Cup. In this edition we will look at the other times the Falcons qualified for the global showcase and how well they did in the competitions. 2007 At the 2007 FIFA Women’s World … Continue reading Do You Know: Super Falcons At The FIFA Women’s World Cup (II)

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Super Falcons have revived their hopes of progressing into the next round of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup after defeating South Korea 2-0 on Wednesday, June 12, at the Stade del Alpes in Grenoble. The Falcons began the game on a very good note, throbbing the Korean side endlessly for a goal, and … Continue reading 2019 FIFA WWC: Oshoala Matches Nwadike’s Goals Record

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The 1999 FIFA World Cup was the third edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the third time Nigeria would feature in the global competition. In previous editions of the championship, FIFA maintained a 12-team format. However, in 1999, the championship was improved to accommodate 16 teams, with Africa producing two representatives (Ghana, Nigeria) … Continue reading Golden Moments in Sports: When The Falcons Defeated Korea In USA ’99

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Super Falcons suffered a troubling 3-0 defeat to Norway in their opening game of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. The Norwegians scored all three goals in the first half. Nigeria now occupies third place on Group A standing, with zero points, after South Korea suffered a four goal loss to France … Continue reading Falcons Prepare For Korea Battle In Grenoble

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Group A MP W D L GD Pts France 1 1 0 0 4 3 Norway 1 1 0 0 3 3 Nigeria 1 0 0 1 -3 0 South Korea 1 0 0 1 -4 0 Group B MP W D L GD Pts Spain 1 1 0 0 2 3 Germany 1 1 … Continue reading 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Standings After Day 4

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Super Falcons were on Wednesday in Reims, formally welcomed to the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in France by the world football governing body, FIFA. According to the Director of Communications of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ademola Olajire, the team officially participated in the welcome ceremony on Wednesday, 5th June, and were also familiarized … Continue reading FIFA Welcomes Super Falcons To France 2019

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Super Falcons coach, Thomas Dennerby, has named 27 players for a final training camp in Austria ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. The global showdown which will feature 24 teams across the world, is expected to hold between June 7, and July 7, 2019. Alongside three-time African Player of the Year and … Continue reading 2019 FIFA WWC: Dennerby Names Oshoala, Oparanozie And 25 Others For World Cup

By achem