Archives Tag: Super Falcons of Nigeria
Women’s WAFU Cup: Super Falcons Maul Burkina Faso
April 19, 2022
The Super Falcons of Nigeria utterly outclassed tournament debutants Burkina Faso in a 6 goal Group B opener on Thursday, at the Stade De Parc Des Sport in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Goals from Uchenna Kanu, Evelyn Nwabuoke (penalty) and Amarachi Okonkwo in the 9th, 16th and 20th minutes respectively, gave Nigeria a well deserved 3-goal … Continue reading Women’s WAFU Cup: Super Falcons Maul Burkina Faso
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AWCON 2016: Nigeria’s Super Falcons Are African Champions Again
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
AWCON 2016: Nigeria Defeats South Africa to Progress to the Finals
April 19, 2022
The Super Falcons of Nigeria yesterday defeated their South African opponents 1-0 to progress to the finals of the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations, currently taking place in Cameroun. The victory came through a goal scored in the second half of the match. Desire Oparanozie’s fine free kick was enough to undo the efforts of … Continue reading AWCON 2016: Nigeria Defeats South Africa to Progress to the Finals
AWCON 2016: Nigeria’s Falcons Dispatch Mali to top Group B
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their campaign at the Africa Women Cup of Nations in Cameroun on Sunday with a 6-0 bashing of their opponents from Mali. The match, played at the Stade Municipale de Limbe, proved to be a stroll in the park for the Nigerian team, with the Malians providing little in the … Continue reading AWCON 2016: Nigeria’s Falcons Dispatch Mali to top Group B
Perpetua Nkwocha Makes History With 100th Appearance
April 19, 2022
Super Falcons forward, Perpetua Nkwocha made history on Friday when she came on for Desire Oparanozie against Australia in Winnipeg at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada to become the first female footballer to make 100 appearances for Nigeria. She also became the oldest player in the history of the Women’s World Cup at … Continue reading Perpetua Nkwocha Makes History With 100th Appearance
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