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The Super Falcons’ World Cup Setback: Time for Honest Questions, Not Easy Answers
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will miss the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time. But is Justin Madugu the whole problem? A balanced look at the coach, players, NFF, preparation, funding and the rapid growth of African women’s football.
Golden Eaglets Suffer 1–0 Friendly Defeat to Galadima FC in Abuja
The Golden Eaglets suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Galadima FC in a friendly at the Goal Project Field in Abuja, with the only goal coming in the first half. The match was part of the Eaglets’ preparations for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso.
South Africa and Ghana’s Road to Brazil 2027 Explained: 4 Matches Stand Between Them and the Women’s World Cup
Nigeria has been eliminated from the race for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing to South Africa in the WAFCON play-in. With Ghana also advancing, here is how South Africa and Ghana can navigate the inter-confederation play-offs, where they could face three matches in November–December 2026 and a final knockout in February 2027.
Video: Justin Madugu Responds to #MaduguOut After Nigeria’s World Cup Blow: “I Understand Your Pain”
Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu has responded to calls for his resignation after Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, saying he understands the frustration of Nigerians and accepts responsibility for the disappointing result.
Video: How South Africa Outsmarted Nigeria: Desiree Ellis Reveals the Plan Behind the 2-1 Win
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Hopes Dashed! Banyana Banyana end Super Falcons 2027 Women's World Cup dreams
No Women's World Cup for the Super Falcons
Ordega, Oshoala start as Justin Madugu shuffles Super Falcons attack vs South Africa
Super Falcons to face South Africa
“Sport Must Be Done With A Plan, Not In Isolation” — Nigeria’s National Institute For Sports (NIS) Director-General, Philip Shaibu
National Institute For Sports Director-General Philip Shaibu Says Nigeria Must Develop A Coordinated Long-Term Sports Strategy, Bringing The NSC, NIS, NFF, Federations And Schools Together To Identify Talent, Sustain Competitions And Properly Maintain Sports Infrastructure.
Aisha Falode: “Women’s Football In Africa Is NOT A Walk In The Park Anymore”
Aisha Falode Has Warned That Women’s Football In Africa Is No Longer A Walk In The Park, Pointing To The Rise Of New Contenders And The Decline Of Traditional Powerhouses At WAFCON 2026. She Also Backed The Super Falcons To Qualify For The World Cup And Called For Greater Investment In The Women’s Game.
NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau Defends Super Falcons Preparation: “We Did Our Best”
NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau Has Responded To Criticism Of The Super Falcons’ Preparation For WAFCON 2026, Pointing To Friendlies Against Cameroon And Senegal While Explaining The Challenges Of Organising International Matches With Professional Players.
“Super Falcons Deserve Equal, If Not Better, Funding Than Super Eagles” — Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, Chairman, Senate Committee On Sports
Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi Has Called For Equal, If Not Better, Funding For The Super Falcons Compared With The Super Eagles, Warning That Nigeria Has Taken Its Record 10-Time African Champions For Granted And Must Invest More To Regain Its Dominance In African Women’s Football.
NIGERIA VS SOUTH AFRICA: KICK-OFF TIME, HOW TO WATCH LIVE AND FULL PREVIEW AS SUPER FALCONS CHASE 2027 FIFA WORLD CUP PLAYOFF SPOT
Nigeria and South Africa were both eliminated at the quarter-final stage of the Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, and now they collide again in a fixture that carries even higher stakes. Thursday's meeting in Casablanca is not about African silverware anymore. It is about keeping a route to Brazil 2027 alive, and only one team walks away with that route intact.