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April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s brave Super Falcons have done it yet again — they are the champions of Africa for the ninth time! It wasn’t so much about the players themselves than it was a battle to see who was the better goalkeeper throughout the encounter, and Nigeria’s Tochukwu Oluehi proved herself Africa’s best as the Super Falcons … Continue reading 2018 AWCON: Super Falcons Defeat Bayana Bayana To Win 9th Title

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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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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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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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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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Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

Asisat Lamina Oshoala is a Nigerian professional footballer on the books for Chinese side, Dalian Quanjian FC in the Chinese Women’s Super League. The forward was born on October 9, 1994 in Ikorodu, Lagos, where she picked up her love for football while watching Liverpool men’s team on television as a chid. Asisat was born … Continue reading Did You Know? Asisat Oshoala Dropped Out of School To Pursue A Career In Football

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April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the final round of the 2019 African Cup of Nations, after missing out on the last two editions of the tournament. The three-time African champions will be looking to make their stand and stake a claim to the AFCON title when the tournament begins next year in … Continue reading 2019 AFCON: NFF Orders Eagles To Begin Training For Cameroon

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April 19, 2022

Super Falcons ace forward, Asisat Oshoala, has been nominated alongside top contributing citizens of Lagos state, for the 2018 edition of TheLagosTimes Awards. Amongst the selected denizens are, popular Lagos monarch, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi,women radio host,Titi Okewale-Sonaiya, and prominent businessman, politician and esteemed cleric, Cardinal James Odumbaku, who were all nominated for their superb … Continue reading Asisat, Oba Elegushi, Odumbaku, Others Nominated For TheLagosTimes Achievers Awards

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April 19, 2022

Francisca Ordega is a Nigerian professional footballer currently on the books for Atletico Madrid on loan from Washington Spirits. Born in Gboko, Benue State, the Nigerian began her playing career as a 15-year-old with Nigerian Women Football League side, Bayelsa Queens, before moving to Rivers Angels in 2011. In 2012, Ordega left Nigeria to join … Continue reading Francisca Ordega: The Super Falcon

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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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April 19, 2022

The Super Eagles were held to a 0-0 stalemate yesterday night by Uganda, in a friendly game staged at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. The people of Asaba came out in droves to watch the Super Eagles make a public show of their opponents, however the sturdy Ugandan team had a plan of their own … Continue reading Super Eagles Kept In Check By Sturdy Uganda

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April 19, 2022

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday November 19, 2018, commissioned the 23,000 capacity Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. Though the stadium has before played host to several events, the commissioning ceremony marked the official opening of the facility. A bevy of the Asaba traditional council of chiefs and a large number of spectators … Continue reading Obasanjo Commissions Stephen Keshi Stadium

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April 19, 2022

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has lauded the world football governing body, FIFA, for approving the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba for international football matches. Pinnick made this statement on Sunday, at the Asaba International Airport, where the Super Eagles were received by Delta’s Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, following their ticket clinching … Continue reading Pinnick Praises FIFA For Approving Stephen Keshi Stadium For International Matches

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

kiddominant Nigerian producer, Kiddominant, and South African rapper, Kieran Jarryd Forbes, also known as AKA, will both be performing their single ‘Fela in the Versace’, at the FNB Stadium in South Africa just before the Super Eagles take on the Bafana Bafana on Saturday, 17th November 2018. ‘Fela in the Versace’ pays tribute to the … Continue reading 2019 AFCON Qualifiers: Kiddominant To Perform During Nigeria vs South Africa Match

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April 19, 2022

The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has pledged a cash reward of $25,000 to the Super Eagles for every goal they score against South Africa in their 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifying clash on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Nigeria currently leads Group E with 9 points, while South Africa is a close second … Continue reading Gov Okowa Pledges $25,000 To Super Eagles For Every Goal Against South Africa

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