4 h. ago WAFCON: Super Falcons secure top spot in Group B despite draw against Algeria

By Seyi Babalola The Fennecs of Algeria held Nigeria’s Super Falcons to a 0-0 draw in their last group game of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Justine Madugu’s side finished first in Group B with seven points after three games. The nine-time winners will meet Zambia’s Copper Queens in the quarterfinals on Friday. […] The post WAFCON: Super Falcons secure top spot in Group B despite draw against Algeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Draw Algeria To Face Zambia In Quarterfinals

Algeria’s Lady Fennecs successfully stifled the Super Falcons to a scoreless draw in their final Group B match of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday to earn a spot in the tournament’s quarter-finals for the first time. Head Coach Justine Madugu made eight changes to the squad that started against Botswana in […]

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3 d. ago WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Secure Narrow Win Over Botswana To Reach Quarterfinals

Nigeria’s Super Falcons clinched a narrow 1-0 victory against a resilient Botswana side in their second Group B match at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 in Morocco on Thursday. The decisive moment came late in the game when Chiwendu Ihezuo found the back of the net, ensuring Nigeria’s ladies progression to […]

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5 d. ago WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Resume Training Ahead Of Botswana Clash

The Nigerian senior female team, Super Falcons, are scheduled to return training on Tuesday evening after resting on Monday. Falcons’ Head coach, Justine Madugu permitted the squad to unwind on Monday following their impressive 3-0 victory over Tunisia, which marked a triumphant start to their campaign in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). […]

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7 d. ago WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Cruise To Winning Start, Thrash Tunisia 3

Nigeria’s national women’s football team, Super Falcons, kicked off their campaign for a historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title with resounding success, securing a commanding 3-0 victory against Tunisia in their Group B opener in Morocco on Sunday. The match, held at the state-of-the-art Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, showcased the Super Falcons’ […]

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9 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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9 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 WAFCON 2024: Former Super Falcons star Mbachu backs team to win title

By Seyi Babalola Former Super Falcons striker, Stella Mbachu, believes the team have the potential to win a record-extending 10th championship in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Justine Madugu’s team, alongside holders South Africa, hosts Morocco, Zambia, and Ghana, are the favourites to win the tournament. The Super Falcons demonstrated their readiness for […] The post WAFCON 2024: Former Super Falcons star Mbachu backs team to win title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago WAFCON 2024: CAF Celebrates Former Super Falcons Captain, Ebi

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has celebrated former Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi’s historic feat at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Ebi featured in seven editions of the biennial competition. “In the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, few players can compete with the longevity and impact of Onome Ebi. An […]

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2 w. ago WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Arrive Casablanca For Final Preparation

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived, Casablanca, Morocco, for their final preparations ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. 22 players and team officials made the trip to Casablanca from Lisbon, Portugal. Bay FC striker Asisat Oshoala and China-based forward Folashade Ijamilusi arrived Casablanca on Tuesday. Justine Madugu’s side battled Portugal to a 0-0 […]

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3 w. ago Oshoala, Plumptre In As Super Falcons’ Coach Announces WAFCON 2024 Squad

Super Falcons’ striker Asisat Oshoala and defender Ashley Plumptre have been added to the list of players named by coach Justin Madugu for the 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations. The list, which was released on Friday also included captain Rasheedat Ajibade, with 11 players set to make their debuts at the tournament starting in […] The post Oshoala, Plumptre In As Super Falcons’ Coach Announces WAFCON 2024 Squad appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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