The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon are the new queens of African women’s football after a commanding 3-0 victory over Malawi in the WAFCON 2026 final in Rabat after decades of heartbreak to lift their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations trophy. The Indomitable Lionesses, who had previously lost three WAFCON finals, finally broke their curse…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked a quarter-final showdown with rivals Cameroon at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic conclusion to Group C fixtures. The defending champions secured their place in the knockout stage with a resounding 6-2 victory over Egypt on Wednesday. The emphatic win featured contributions from six different Nigerian…
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has said Nigeria’s players were prepared to die on the pitch rather than suffer back-to-back defeats at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, The PUNCH reports. Ajibade said this when speaking on their second group game as the 10-time African champions fought despite a red card to record a…
Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze is optimistic the Super Falcons will recover from their disappointing start at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Falcons started their title defence on a dismal note courtesy of a 3-2 loss to debutants Scorchers of Malawi. It was Nigeria’s first defeat to a debutants at…
Reigning African champions, the Super Falcons, have received the rewards promised by the Federal Government following their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, The PUNCH reports. Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, presented the rewards to the team in Rabat, Morocco, on Tuesday, just hours before Nigeria’s opening Group C…
The Super Falcons have officially arrived in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), and their airport style made just as strong a statement as their football legacy. Instead of opting for typical travel wear, Nigeria’s women’s national football team embraced tradition in beautifully coordinated green and white Adire jalabiyas…
Quick Read Konan I. then struck twice within nine minutes to put the contest beyond Burkina Faso before the break. She doubled Ivory Coast’s advantage in the 14th minute after being set up by Kouassi R., before grabbing her second in the 23rd minute from an assist by Ouedraogo N. to hand her side a…
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday with qualification for the World Cup and a record two-million-dollar first prize on the line. A record 16-nation line-up, up from 12 at the previous edition, will compete, with 10-time title-holders and defending champions Nigeria being the team to…
WAFCON defending champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria have announced their squad ahead of the 2026 edition of the tournament. Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a 25-player squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and veteran striker Asisat Oshoala leading Nigeria’s quest for…
The team arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around midday, where they were met by a jubilant crowd of fans, government officials, and well-wishers eager to celebrate their historic win. Nigeria’s Super Falcons touched down in Abuja on Monday, July 28, to a hero’s welcome following their thrilling 3‑2 victory over Morocco in the Women’s…
