Category: Super Falcons
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Washington Spirit sign Nigerian forward Gift Monday on three-year deal
National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Washington Spirit has announced the signing of Super Falcons forward, Gift Monday, on a three-year contract, with an option to extend until 2028, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Career Journey ? Bayelsa Queens – Led the club to a league title before moving to Spain.? UDG Tenerife – Spent three years, scoring…
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Francisca Ordega scores in Al Ittihad Ladies league loss
Nigeria Super Falcons duo Francisca Ordega and Ashleigh Plumptre captains the side’s efforts could not stop Al Ittihad Ladies from falling to an away league defeat against Al Nassr, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Al Nasr rallied from Francisca Ordega’s goal to take maximum points at the Al-Nasr Club Stadium. The Nigerian opened score in the 12th minutes…
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Super Falcons Retain 36th Spot in Latest FIFA Ranking
Nigeria Super Falcons have remained in their position as number one in Africa and 36th in the world following the latest FIFA global rankings, according to the list released today, March 6, 2025, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 9-time champions are ahead of South Africa, and they are 18 places below the Falcons globally after dropping four…
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Super Falcons to face Benin in WAFCON qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Benin Republic in the final round of qualifying for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Benin secured their spot in the final round by defeating Sierra Leone 5-2 on aggregate in the first round. The Amazons won 2-1 at home and 3-1 away in the reverse fixture.…
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Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo joins AFC Toronto
Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has completed a move to AFC Toronto, a club in Canada’s newly formed Northern Super League, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The 27-year-old joins from Changchun Dazhong in the Chinese Women’s Super League. Expressing her excitement, Okoronkwo shared her thoughts on the club’s official website: “I’m so thrilled to join AFC Toronto for…
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Payne up for WSL Player of the Month Award
Everton midfielder, Toni Payne has been nominated for the English Women’s Super League (WSL) Player of the Month award for February, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria’s Super Falcons forward, provided three assists in two league games during the month, earning her a spot on the shortlist. ? Kelly Gago and Toni Payne have been nominated for…
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“I am really excited to join Italian giants and champions AS Roma” – Shukurat Oladipo
Nigeria youngster, Shukurat Oladipo has expressed delight over her big move from Nigeria Women Football League side, Robo Queens to Italian giants, AS Roma, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Italian club announced the acquisition in a statement on Tuesday, revealing that Oladipo has signed a one-and-a-half-year deal that will keep her at the club until June 30,…
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Copa de la Reina: Ajibade propels Atletico to semi finals
Rasheedat Ajibade comes off the bench to score for Atletico de Madrid Femenino in their Spanish Copa de la Reina quarterfinal victory over Carcerano, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Falcons captain scored to initiate a 2-0 win for Madrid at the Manolo Sánchez Delgado in Cáceres. Rash who as brought in in the 64th minutes for…
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Ashleigh Plumptre renews time with Al Ittihad Ladies
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has signed a contract extension with Al-Ittihad Ladies, keeping her at the club until 2027, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. ? | Ashleigh remains a Tiger ?? pic.twitter.com/bUJynDDfGZ — Al-Ittihad Ladies | ????? ??????? (@ittiladiesclub) February 10, 2025 “Al-Ittihad Club announces the renewal of the contract of the first women’s team player, Nigerian…
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Gift Monday, Rinsola Babajide combine once again to hand Tenerife victory
Nigeria Super Falcons duo Gift Monday and Rinsola Babajide orchestrated victory for UDCA Tenerife over Motunrayo Ezekiel and Valencia Spanish Liga F, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Monday made it five goals in a row to complete a 2-1 win for Tenerife over Valencia after Babajide cancelled the visitor’s goal at the Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna. Yasmin gave…
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Plumptre, Ordega guide Al Ittihad to victory over Al Amar
Super Falcons’ duo of Ashleigh Plumptre and Francisca Ordega propelled Al Ittihad F to victory over Al Amar in the Saudi Arabia Women’s Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A goal from Ashleigh Plumptre and two assists from Francisca Ordega gave Al lttihad a 3-0 win at the Al Ittihad Club Stadium. Leticia Nunes scored the first…
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Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scores in Lazio’s big victory over Monza
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru recorded his name in the score sheet for Lazio in their big Italian Serie A victory over Monza, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles midfielder rounded off the score 20 minutes after his introduction to hand Lazio a comprehensive 5-1. Adam Marusic got the opener after half an hour played in the game to…
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Jennifer Echegini assists PSG Feminines to victory over RCSA
Nigeria Super Falcons midfielder, Jennifer Echegini assisted her side, PSG Fémininies to victory after two matches without a win, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Rouge et Bleu defeated the newly promoted Strasbourg 1-2 at the Stade de la Meinau on Saturday. The Parisans opened score in the 44th after much push for a goal. Echegini put through…
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Ordega joins Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad on free transfer
Nigeria international Francisca Ordega has signed a two-year contract with Saudi Arabia club Al-Ittihad on a free transfer, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 31-year-old winger was previously with Russian club CSKA Moscow, where she scored 29 goals and registered 20 assists in 84 appearances, winning the Russian Cup and Super Cup during her stint. Ordega, who has…
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Blessing Nkor joins Deportivo La Coruña on loan
Spanish club Deportivo La Coruña has officially announced the acquisition of Super Falcons forward Blessing Nkor on a loan deal for the remainder of the 2024/25 season, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Nkor, 21, makes the move from Turkish side Gaziantep Asya Spor, where she impressed by scoring 12 goals during her stint. The talented forward began her…
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Balogun reiterates desire to play for Nigeria
Rangers defender Leon Balogun has reaffirmed his commitment to playing for Nigeria, dismissing suggestions that he has retired from international football. Balogun’s last appearance for the Super Eagles was in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe in June 2022. The 36-year-old has been consistently overlooked since then, largely due…
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Nnadozie Chiamaka with consecutive clean sheets
Nigeria Super Falcons goalkeeper, Nnadozie Chiamaka once again led her side Paris FC Fémininies to another win in the D1 Arkema on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. For the second year running, the number one goalkeeper in African women’s football played her part in the Parisans’ 6-0 win over the 10-women Guingampaises EAG Femininies at the Stade…
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Edna Imade continues fine form to beat Gift Monday’s Tenerife
Nigerian forward Edna Imade extended her scoring streak to six consecutive games, netting in Granada’s 2-1 victory over UD Tenerife in Liga F on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The December player of the month struck in the 39th minute for her 12th season goal after her earlier attempt had Ricocheted the bar. Ariadna Mingueza made it…
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Christy Ucheibe scores first goal of 2025
Christy Ucheibe scored her first goal of 2025 to help SL Benfica Feminino on their way to a comfortable away victory, and a place in the Portuguese League Cup semifinals, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Christy Ucheibe doubled SL Benfica Feminino’s lead with a stunning half-volley strike after pouncing on a loose ball in the box in the…
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Ashleigh Plumptre’s goal unable to lift Al-Ittihad above Al-Ahli
Captain Ashleigh Plumptre scored for Ittihad Ladies, but can’t prevent her side from falling to a home league defeat against Al Ahli, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Falcons defender scored Al-Ittihad’s second goal but it was not enough as Al Ahli Ladies won the Jeddah derby away from home. Naomie. Kabakaba opened the scoring in the…