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CAF approves revised calendar for Interclubs competitions
Confederation of Africa Football Emergency Committee has approved the revised calendar for the Interclubs competitions which was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chioma Wogu: Why I joined FK Minsk from Rivers Angels
FK Minsk player Chioma Wogu has opened up on her excitement after her successful move from the Nigeria Women’s Professional League to the Belarusian premier league with top division side, FK Minsk.
AWCON 2020: Nigeria home of women football – NFF
Nigeria has declared interest in hosting the 2020 Africa Women Cup of Nations as Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) label the country ‘home of women’s football’
WWC: Foundation launches #FlySuperFalcons campaign
An Abuja-based Non-Governmental Organisation, FAME Foundation, has launched the #FlySuperFalcons campaign in support of the Super Falcons as they begin their eighth FIFA world cup appearance in France.
Thomas Dennerby backs Rasheedat Ajibade to Succeed at Avaldsnes
Ten police officers were killed and three wounded in an ambush in northwestern Burkina Faso on Thursday, the west African country's security ministry said.
Nigeria and South Africa to compete in 2019 Cyprus Women’s Cup
2019 Fifa Women's World Cup-bound Nigeria and South Africa will participate in the 2019 Cyprus Women's Cup scheduled to be staged in Cyprus.
Amaju Pinnick: Super Falcons among the world’s most accomplished teams
The President, Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, on Wednesday described the all-conquering Super Falcons’ Africa Women Cup of Nations as one of the most accomplished female team in the world football.
SWAN hails Super Falcons ninth AWCON win
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria Lagos State has hailed the Super Falcons for conquering Africa for the ninth time at the Africa Women Cup of Nations 2018.
Ifeanyi Okowa congratulates Super Falcons on AWCON victory
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Sunday congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their victory over the Banyana Banyana of South Africa in the final match of the 11th Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON), Ghana 2018.
AWCON: Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Super Falcons
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their victory over the Banyana Banyana of South Africa in the final match of the 11th Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON), Ghana 2018.
Lift AWCON trophy, get $10,000 each – Amaju Pinnick tells Falcons
The Nigeria Football Federation has opted to double the winning bonus of the Super Falcons as a big incentive ahead Saturday’s 11th Women Africa Cup of Nations Final against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa in Accra.
Super Falcons defeat Cameroon in AWCON semi to reach World Cup
Nigeria defeated Cameroon 4-2 on penalties to reach the Africa Women Cup of Nations final following a goalless draw in Accra on Tuesday.
Super Falcons ready to overpower Lionesses
Cup holders Nigeria have expressed confidence of reaching the Final of the 11th Women Africa Cup of Nations, ahead of Tuesday’s semifinal clash with the Lionesses of Cameroon at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Ngozi Okobi: Cameroon not enough to stop Super Falcons
Super Falcons forward Ngozi Okobi has expressed her confidence ahead of Tuesday’s AWCON 2018 semifinals clash with rivals Cameroon.
AWCON: Semifinal clash with Cameroon will not be easy – Rita Chikwelu
Super Falcons midfielder Rita Chikwelu has told her teammates not to get carried with the back to back victories over Zambia and Equatorial Guinea, As she believes Cameroon will hard knot to crack.
Solomon Dalung hails Super Falcons, urges team to lift AWCON trophy
Mr Solomon Dalung, Minister of Youth and Sports has applauded the Super Falcons’ 6-0 trouncing of Equatorial Guinea in their last Group B match of the 11th Women Africa Cup of Nations in Accra Ghana.
Asisat Oshoala: Teams are closing in on Super Falcons
Super Falcons’ attacker Asisat Oshoala has revealed she’s impressed with the how Women football has developed in Africa and believes the gaps between the Super Powers and the minors has reduced drastically.
Mansur Abdullahi: Super Falcons will ‘come out smoking’ against Equatorial Guinea
Mansur Abdullahi, Falconets assistant coach, says the Super Falcons will be on top of their game when they face Equatorial Guinea in the final Group B match of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Onome Ebi: Super Falcons highly motivated to beat Equitorial Guinea
Captain Onome Ebi has revealed that the Nigeria Football Federation has fully motivated the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons, to go all the way and retain their Africa Women Cup of Nations trophy at the ongoing championship in Ghana.
Thomas Dennerby unimpressed despite Falcons’ victory over Zambia
Thomas Dennerby was not impressed with the Super Falcons despite their 4-0 triumph over Zambia in Tuesday’s Africa Women Cup of Nations game.
AWCON: Bayana Bayana zoom into semi-final
South Africa became the first team from Group B to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations after hammering Equatorial Guinea 7-1 on Wednesday in Cape Coast.
AWCON: Thomas Dennerby optimistic of World Cup ticket
Super Falcons coach Thomas Dennerby says he remains optimistic that the eight-time African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) champions would secure a ticket to the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.
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Nigerian government to launch new pricing framework for gas operations
The chairman of National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP), Mohammed Ibrahim, says the federal government will launch a new pricing framework to regulate operations in the gas sector.
Wolves boss ‘confident’ Raul Jimenez will return this season
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OPC nabs four ‘kidnappers’ in Ibarapa
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Countries seeking their own vaccine doses are making deals with drug companies that threaten the supply for the global COVAX programme for poor and middle-income countries, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
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Napoli provide positive update on Victor Osimhen
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Nigerian government set to roll out digital switch over in 31 states
With N9.4 billion paid to stakeholders, including service providers, approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), and with 31 states to cover, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the federal government has no more excuses for not rapidly rolling out the Digital Switch Over (DSO).
Jigawa government approves N22.5 million to coach students for SSCE
The Jigawa State Government has approved over N22 million for coaching of students who registered for the 2021 Senior Schools Certificate Examinations (SSCE) in the state.
Timi Frank urges new EFCC chair not to disappoint youths
A political activist, Comrade Timi Frank, has called on the new executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, to make the positive overhaul and transformation of the agency his cardinal goals.