Nigeria’s Super Falcons have reaffirmed their dominance in African women’s football after clinching their historic tenth Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with a thrilling 3-2 victory over hosts Morocco in Rabat. The final, played on Saturday night, saw the Nigerian team mount an impressive comeback in front of a passionate Moroccan crowd to lift
Nigeria’s Super Falcons produced a stunning second-half fightback to defeat Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final on Saturday, lifting the trophy for a record-extending tenth time. The hosts had looked set for victory after establishing a commanding first-half lead through Ghizlane Chebbak’s 12th-minute opener and Sanaâ Mssoudy’s 24th-minute strike.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons demonstrated remarkable sportsmanship on Wednesday as they visited injured South African winger Gabriela Salgado in hospital, a day after she suffered a horrific leg fracture during their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash in Casablanca. The Nigerian delegation, led by team officials and players, presented Salgado with a signed Super
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to lodge a £100 million bid this summer for Manchester City’s Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder Rodri, according to today’s reports . The Spanish giants, under new manager Xabi Alonso, view the 29‑year‑old defensive anchor as the ideal long‑term successor to Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos. Despite Rodri’s ongoing recovery from ACL and meniscus injuries
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has cast doubt on plans to host the 2025 National Trials at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, throwing preparations for the crucial World Championships qualifiers into confusion just days before the scheduled event. The trials, originally set for July 31 to August 2, serve as the mandatory selection
England international and Chelsea Women’s defender, Jess Carter, has opened up about the emotional toll of the racist abuse she received during the ongoing UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 tournament, revealing that her decision to speak out publicly stemmed from a deep need for support and solidarity in the face of hate. In a heartfelt revelation
Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked their place in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after a thrilling 2-1 victory over defending champions South Africa in Tuesday’s semi-final clash. The nine-time champions showed nerves of steel to secure a dramatic stoppage-time winner through Michelle Alozie after an intense battle against their arch-rivals. The match started
News Report – July 23, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, following their thrilling semi-final victory over South Africa in the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Describing the win as “superlative,” the President praised the team for displaying exceptional grit,
Nigeria’s dominance in table tennis across the West African sub-region was once again affirmed as the duo of Kuti and Ojomu clinched top honours at the just-concluded ITTF West Africa Regional Championship. The tournament, sanctioned by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), brought together the finest players from across the region to compete for continental
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has declared this season “will be different” for the Gunners as they look to end their trophy drought, admitting the team has let major honors “slip through our fingers” in recent years. The Brazilian center-back, who recently signed a new long-term contract until 2029, spoke to BBC Sport ahead of
