6 h. ago WAFCON 2025: Super Falcons coach plans squad changes for Algeria clash

Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has promised to make changes to his squad ahead of their Algeria clash after read more WAFCON 2025: Super Falcons coach plans squad changes for Algeria clash

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9 h. ago Super Falcons’ Triumph Over Botswana Thrills Women Affairs Minister

The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman- Ibrahim, has expressed deep pride and excitement following the Super Falcons’ narrow but decisive 1–0 victory over Botswana in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), a result that secures Nigeria’s place in the quarterfinals of the continental tournament. In a statement signed by […]

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12 h. ago 2025 WAFCON: New era dawns for African women’s football with record prize money

The 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which kicked off on Saturday, July 5, is making global waves, attracting read more 2025 WAFCON: New era dawns for African women’s football with record prize money

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16 h. ago Anaemia in pregnancy: How simple blood test forecasts future health risks

Tribune Online Anaemia in pregnancy: How simple blood test forecasts future health risks Iron deficiency is ‘very common’ among healthy, low-risk pregnant women, with a notably higher prevalence on the African continent. When a woman becomes pregnant, her iron requirements increase almost tenfold to support foetal development as well as her own increased iron needs. Iron deficiency can lead to anaemia, a condition in which the body can’t […] Anaemia in pregnancy: How simple blood test forecasts future health risks Tribune Online

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17 h. ago WAFCON: Women Affairs Minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Bostwana

From Juliana Taiwo- Obalonye, Abuja Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed immense pride and joy following the Super Falcons’ narrow 1–0 win over Botswana in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The victory secured Nigeria’s place in the quarterfinals of the prestigious continental tournament. In a statement signed by her […] The post WAFCON: Women Affairs Minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Bostwana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago WAFCON: Women affairs minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Botswana

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed immense pride and joy following the Super Falcons’ narrow 1–0 win over Botswana in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The victory secured Nigeria’s place in the quarterfinals of the prestigious continental tournament. In a statement signed by her […] The post WAFCON: Women affairs minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Botswana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago WAFCON: Ihezuo’s Late Strike Helps Super Falcons Beat Botswana To Advance To Quarter Finals

Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the quarter-final of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Justine Madugu’s side advanced to the last-eight  after defeating Botswana 1-0 in their second group B game on Thursday night. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that a late strike from Chiwendu Ihezuo helped Falcons to grab critical three points […] The post WAFCON: Ihezuo’s Late Strike Helps Super Falcons Beat Botswana To Advance To Quarter Finals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 h. ago WAFCON: We’re Going For Victory Against Botswana — Super Falcons Coach Assures

Ahead of Thursday clash with Botswana Women, Super Falcons manager, Justine Madugu has assured that his team will secure complete three points in the ongoing Women Africa Nations Cup in Morocco. Recall that Coach Madugu’s side started their campaign with 3-0 victory over Tunisia on Sunday. Asisat Oshoala, Omorinsola Babajide, and Chiwendu Ihezuo were on […] The post WAFCON: We’re Going For Victory Against Botswana — Super Falcons Coach Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago CAF unveils Danone FanMilk as official partners of AFCON 2025, WAFCON 2024

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Danone, a global leader in food and nutrition in Africa, have announced an agreement making Danone FanMilk an official partner of the ongoing WAFCON 2024 and the forthcoming AFCON 2025.     CAF President Patrice Motsepe said, “CAF is pleased to welcome Danone as one of its official […] The post CAF unveils Danone FanMilk as official partners of AFCON 2025, WAFCON 2024 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Oparanozie slams NFF: Nigeria losing ground in African women’s football

Former Super Falcons forward Desire Oparanozie has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for failing to adequately support women’s football, read more Oparanozie slams NFF: Nigeria losing ground in African women’s football

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5 d. ago Dominant Super Falcons Beat Tunisia To Kickstart WAFCON Campaign

Super Falcons of Nigeria have defeated Tunisia 3-0 in their opening match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco. Goals from Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide and substitute Chiwendu Ihezuo, secured the Nigeria’s women a first-ever win against Tunisia in their second meeting with the North African country […] The post Dominant Super Falcons Beat Tunisia To Kickstart WAFCON Campaign appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago WAFCON: Women’s football reaches new heights as Morocco 2024 kicks off

Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has commended the growing strength of women’s football across read more WAFCON: Women’s football reaches new heights as Morocco 2024 kicks off

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7 d. ago WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons squad numbers revealed ahead of first match

By Seyi Babalola The official Super Falcons squad numbers for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations have been revealed. The majority of the team’s best performers will retain their typical numbers in the tournament. Six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala, the team’s brightest star, will wear jersey number eight, while captain […] The post WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons squad numbers revealed ahead of first match appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago All eyes on Super Falcons as 2025 WAFCON kicks off in Morocco

As the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off on Sunday, July 6, the spotlight shines brightly on read more All eyes on Super Falcons as 2025 WAFCON kicks off in Morocco

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7 d. ago 2024 WAFCON: “My Team Is Ready To Defeat Tunisia On Sunday” — Super Falcons Coach

Ahead of Sunday clash with Tunisia’s women in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Super Falcons coach, Justine Madugu has declared his team’s readiness for their opening fixture. Recall that the eleven times champions defeated Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, and Ghana’s Black Queens, and held Portugal to a 0-0 draw in their pre-WAFCON friendlies. […] The post 2024 WAFCON: “My Team Is Ready To Defeat Tunisia On Sunday” — Super Falcons Coach appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Women Cocoa Farmers Seek Gov’t Backing, Inclusion In African Cocoa Agenda 2063

Women cocoa farmers in Ondo State have called on federal and state governments across cocoa-producing regions of South-West Nigeria to create enabling platforms that ensure their inclusion in the African Cocoa Agenda 2063, a continental strategy aimed at revolutionising cocoa farming for Africa’s sustainable development. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement session organised by the development […]

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1 week ago WAFCON Preparation: Super Falcons Outclass Black Queens Of Ghana In Friendly

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have defeated Ghana’s Black Queens 3–1 in Casablanca ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The friendly game between two of the continent’s fiercest rivals which was played on Sunday, served as a key test of readiness before the continental tournament kicks off next weekend. It took 34 minutes […] The post WAFCON Preparation: Super Falcons Outclass Black Queens Of Ghana In Friendly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Donkey skin trade drives crisis for African women, children as 41% of owners report theft

By Chinenye Anuforo New research presented to African leaders today reveals a severe crisis fueled by the global demand for donkey skins, with 41% of surveyed donkey owners having experienced donkey theft. The research unveiled at the second Pan-African Donkey Conference (PADCo) in Côte d’Ivoire, links the escalating trade in donkey skins, primarily for the […] The post Donkey skin trade drives crisis for African women, children as 41% of owners report theft appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Super Falcons Arrive Casablanca For Final WAFCON Preparation

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived, Casablanca, Morocco, for their final preparations ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that 22 players and team officials made the trip to Casablanca from Lisbon, Portugal on Thursday. The delegation includes, China-based forward Folashade Ijamilusi and USA-based Asisat Oshoala. Recall that the eleven-time African champions […] The post Super Falcons Arrive Casablanca For Final WAFCON Preparation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Historic win: Team Nigeria claims first African flag football title

Nigeria’s men’s and women’s flag football teams have won the first-ever African Flag Football Tournament, held in Cairo, Egypt. The read more Historic win: Team Nigeria claims first African flag football title

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