Tag: #WomensFootball
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FALCONETS DRAW SOUTH KOREA 1-1 AHEAD OF U-20 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Nigeria’s Falconets, on Tuesday September 1, played out a 1-1 draw with South Korea in their final international friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Mary Mamudu, who scored Nigeria’s winner against Poland in their previous warm-up match, continued her impressive form by putting the Falconets ahead in the 29th…
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FALCONETS EDGE POLAND 1-0 IN WORLD CUP WARM-UP
Nigeria’s Falconets secured a morale-boosting 1-0 victory over Poland in an international friendly on Friday as the team intensified preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Mary Mamudu scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time at the Municipal Stadium in Brzeg, putting Nigeria ahead in the 45th minute plus one. The Falconets…
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NFF ORDERS SUPER FALCONS TECHNICAL CREW TO STEP DOWN
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has directed members of the Super Falcons’ technical crew to step down with immediate effect following the team’s disappointing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign. The federation announced the decision on Monday through its official X account, stating that its Executive Committee had asked the technical crew to vacate…
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CAMEROON WIN HISTORIC FIRST WAFCON TITLE, BEAT MALAWI 3-0
Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses have won their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, defeating debutants Malawi 3-0 in Sunday’s final in Rabat, Morocco. Cameroon took control early at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, scoring all three goals before halftime. Marie Manga opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Naomi Eto doubled the lead…
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WAFCON: ALGERIA BEAT MOROCCO ON PENALTIES TO WIN BRONZE
Algeria have won the bronze medal at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the third-place playoff. Morocco took the lead in the first half through Kautar Azraf and went into the break ahead. The hosts thought they had extended their advantage…
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MALAWI SHOCK ALGERIA, CAMEROON BEAT MOROCCO TO REACH WAFCON FINAL
Malawi have reached their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after defeating Algeria 3-1, while Cameroon edged Morocco on penalties to set up a historic title clash on Sunday. Tabitha Chawinga was the star for Malawi, scoring twice after her sister Temwa Chawinga had added another to give the tournament debutants a commanding…
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WAFCON: SUPER FALCONS CRASH OUT AFTER 1-0 DEFEAT TO CAMEROON
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been knocked out of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a narrow 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon in Casablanca, Morocco. Cameroon took the lead in the 20th minute through Myriam Nyadjou, whose goal proved decisive as the Indomitable Lionesses held on to secure a place in the semi-finals. The…
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SUPER FALCONS BEAT TANZANIA 2-1 IN FINAL WAFCON WARM-UP
Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Tanzania 2-1 in an international friendly on Thursday July 23, rounding off their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on a winning note. Captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, gave the 10-time African champions the lead in the first half, but Tanzania responded before the break to restore…
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FIFA MAKES HISTORY WITH NEW RULES TO BOOST FEMALE COACHING IN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
FIFA is tightening its push for gender balance in football leadership, introducing new rules that will require every women’s team to include female coaches on their technical staff. The FIFA has announced that all teams competing in its women’s tournaments must now include at least one female head or assistant coach, in a major move…
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SUPER FALCONS KICK OFF TRAINING IN LOMÉ AHEAD OF CRITICAL WAFCON QUALIFIER AGAINST BENIN
The ten-time African champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, have started their training camp in Lomé, Togo, as they prepare for their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying match against Benin Republic. Leading the early arrivals was six-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, joined by new call-up Joy Omewa and key players…
