WAFCON 2026: Madugu drops Oshoala, lists 25 players for Cameroon friendlies
Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu has released a 25-player squad for upcoming friendlies against Cameroon, but star striker Asisat Oshoala was left out. The announcement has drawn attention because she is one of Nigeria’s most recognised players. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, Ashleigh Plumptre and Michelle Alozie headline the list. Experienced names like Osinachi […]
WAFCON 2026Q: Madugu unveils squad for Super Falcons vs Benin Republic
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has released a 21-player list for Nigeria’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying clash against Benin Republic. The coach maintained confidence in his top players, keeping most of the team’s regular stars for the crucial two-legged tie. The list features prominent names such as captain Rasheedat Ajibade, […]
Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala completes Al Hilal move on two-year deal
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has sealed a two-year contract with Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal, leaving Bay FC in the United States to continue her career in the Middle East. According to The Athletic, the six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday to undergo her medical. […]
Transfer: Oshoala to join Al-Hilal from Bay FC
Super Falcons star, Asisat Oshoala, is on the verge of signing with Saudi Arabian women’s club Al-Hilal. The Nigerian striker will leave U.S.-based National Women’s Soccer League side Bay FC to begin a new chapter in the Saudi Professional Women’s Football League. According to reports from The Athletic, the 30-year-old touched down in Riyadh on […]
‘They paved way for me’ – Asisat Oshoala singles out three ex-Super Falcons players
Bay FC and Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, has shown gratitude to three former players who she believes helped shape her journey in Nigerian women’s football. Speaking during a recent interview on Arise News, Oshoala mentioned Perpetua Nkwocha, Precious Dede, and Rita Chikwelu as women who opened doors for the next generation of Super Falcons […]
WAFCON 2024: Rumours of Oshoala’s retirement swirl ahead of Super Falcon’s semi-final
On Monday, social media was filled with rumours that Super Falcons star player, Asisat Oshoala, had retired from international football. Some users even claimed she made the decision just before Nigeria’s Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final match against South Africa on Tuesday. However, these rumours have been shut down by Colin Udoh, a […]
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons arrive in Casablanca for final Preparations
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have arrived in Casablanca, Morocco, to complete their final training ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The team had been camping in Lisbon, Portugal, and moved to Morocco with a group made up of 22 players and officials. Two key players, Asisat Oshoala from Bay FC […]
Asisat Oshoala Scores First Ever Playoff Goal In Bay FC’s History
Bay FC’s debut season in the NWSL came to an end on Sunday afternoon in a dramatic 2-1 extra time loss to the Washington Spirit in the quarterfinals of the 2024 NWSL Playoffs. The game at Audi Field was a heartbreaker, with Bay FC showing resilience but falling short in the final moments. The match […]
9 Nigerian Football Stars Who Have Been Nominated for the Ballon d’Or
The Ballon d’Or is the highest individual award in football, given every year to the best male and female players in the world. Since 1956, it has been a symbol of football excellence. Over the years, only a few Nigerian footballers have received this prestigious nomination. The first set of Nigerian players to earn a […]