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, […]
Chiamaka Nnadozie nominated for PFA Fan’s POTM Award
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has earned a nomination for the PFA Fans’ Player of the Month Award following her outstanding performances in September. The Nigerian shot-stopper, who plays for Paris FC in France, has continued to impress both in domestic and international competitions. Her heroics in goal helped her club secure key victories in […]
Ballon d’Or, $100,000 cash, honours – Controversy, plaudits for Super Falcons, D’Tigress
President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s Super Falcons and D’Tigress with huge cash gifts, national honours, and houses, a move that has stirred nationwide debate. Both teams were recognised for their outstanding performances on the international stage. Earlier this week, Tinubu celebrated the D’Tigress after they secured their historic fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. […]
Ballon d’Or 2025 award: Only two Nigerians get nominations
Just two Nigerians have been named among the nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards, which were announced on Thursday. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and coach Justine Madugu, both key figures in Nigeria’s women’s national football team, earned spots on the shortlist. Nnadozie, who recently transferred from Paris FC to Brighton in England, was nominated for […]
Nnadozie keen to help Brighton win trophies
Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has shared her joy after joining the English Women’s Super League side, Brighton & Hove Albion. The club confirmed on Friday that Nnadozie is now officially a player of Brighton. The 24-year-old moved to the team on a free deal after spending five years playing in France with Paris FC. She […]
Coupe de France final: Nnadozie inspires Paris FC win over PSG
Chiamaka Nnadozie was the hero for Paris FC in the 2025 Coupe de France Féminine final, helping her team defeat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 5–4 in a dramatic penalty shootout. The match, held at the Stade de l’Épopée in Calais, ended 0–0 after the usual 90 minutes of play, forcing both teams into penalties. Nnadozie stepped […]
Lookman, Chiamaka Make Final CAF Awards Shortlist
Nigerian football stars Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie have been named in the final shortlist for the prestigious CAF Player of the Year awards. Lookman competes in the men’s category, while Nnadozie represents the women’s category. CAF (Confederation of African Football) made the announcement yesterday. Alongside these individual honors, Nigeria’s national teams, the Super Eagles […]
Chiamaka Nnadozie Named Finalist for CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award
Chiamaka Nnadozie, Nigeria’s standout goalkeeper, has been named as one of the top five finalists for the 2024 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed the final candidates on December 4, 2024. Nnadozie is the only Nigerian player to make the final list, as Raheedat Ajibade did not […]
Ifeoma Onumonu Nets Two Goals as Chiamaka Nnadozie’s Paris FC Defeats Montpellier 4-2
In an exciting Division 1 Féminine match, Ifeoma Onumonu scored twice for Montpellier HSC Féminines, but it wasn’t enough to stop a 4-2 defeat to Paris FC, where Chiamaka Nnadozie shone in goal on Saturday night. Onumonu’s two goals marked her third of the season and showed her growing form in France’s top women’s football […]