Women's Sports
Women's club football, leagues and continental competitions
Nigeria's Teen Sensation Shakirat Moshood Seals Move to Torreense Ahead of Champions League Debut
From Ibadan's back streets to a first professional deal in Europe, 18-year-old Shakirat Moshood has gone from Flamingos captain to Torreense signing in just two years. Along the way she's topped scoring charts, lifted a league title, and finished runner-up for a continental young player award, and now she's chasing an even bigger dream: the Super Falcons.
Super Falcons Face Ghana in Final WAFCON 2026 Warm-up Clash
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will continue their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a high-profile international friendly against rivals Ghana’s Black Queens on Saturday, 18 July 2026.
Nigeria Flamingos Drawn With Defending Champions North Korea: Full 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Groups, Fixtures, Rivals & Players to Watch
The Nigeria Flamingoes are heading to Morocco for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, drawn in a tough Group B alongside champions North Korea, debutants Puerto Rico, and Poland; here's how they qualified, the stars to watch like Queen Joseph, Chidi Harmony, and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, and whether new coach Akeem Busari can guide them past last year's Round of 16 exit.
Nigeria Flamingos Qualify for 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup! Nigeria U17 Storm to Morocco with 5-3 Thriller Against Benin
Nigeria U17 Flamingos qualify for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after a thrilling 5-3 victory over Benin (8-5 aggregate). The Flamingos remained unbeaten in qualifiers. A proud moment for Nigerian women football!
Nigeria Super Falcons Squad Announced for WAFCON 2026: Defending Champions Chase Record 11th Title and 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualification
Nigeria’s 10-time champions Super Falcons have named their squad for WAFCON 2026 in Morocco, where they will chase a record 11th title and automatic qualification to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals.
Benin U17 vs Nigeria U17 Flamingos: Match Preview & How to Watch – 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers (Second Leg)
Nigeria U17 Flamingos vs Benin U17 (Second Leg Preview): Fresh from a 3-2 first-leg win, Coach Akeem Busari’s side travel to Togo on Sunday, 12 July (2PM WAT) needing just a draw to qualify for the 2026 U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Benin Coach remains confident of an upset, banking on stars like Romaine Gandonou after scoring twice away. Live stream on Benin FA page; updates via Ademola Victor TV.
Nigeria Flamingos Claim 3-2 Victory in Five-Goal Thriller Against Benin as Quest for 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Continues
A five-goal thriller unfolded as Nigeria Flamingos defeated Benin 3-2 in the final round of the 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. Goals from Queen Joseph (25’), Oluwakemi Adegbuyi (62’), and Ifeanyi Kindness (75’) secured the win. The Flamingos are now one step closer to Morocco 2026!
Nigeria U-17 (Flamingos) vs Benin U-17: Match Preview - 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers (Final Round)
Nigeria U-17 Flamingos, fresh from a 29-goal friendly blitz, face resilient Benin in a high-stakes final round qualifier as they hunt for a spot at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
They'd Drop Me Before Every Trip: Deborah Abiodun on Heartbreak, a Red Card, and Refusing to Quit
She trained with boys because there were no girls' teams. She was dropped before every trip. Then came the World Cup, and the red card she calls "the worst thing that ever happened to me." Deborah Abiodun sits down with Dr. Victor Ademola for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the journey that built the Super Falcons star.
Nigeria U-17 Flamingos Thrash Future Stars ’99 15-0 in Dominant Friendly Display Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers Against Benin U17
The Nigeria U-17 Flamingos thrashed Future Stars ’99 Soccer Academy 15-0 in a friendly match at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Saturday 27 June 2026. Despite heavy squad rotation and several key players starting from the bench, the Flamingos (Nigeria U-17 women’s national football team) displayed excellent depth with Kindness Ifeanyi scoring a hat-trick.
Nigeria U17 (Flamingos) Run Riot with 11-0 Victory Ahead of Benin U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria U-17 Women's national Team called the Flamingos thrash RoyalToms Queens 11-0 in a dominant friendly at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on 23 June 2026. Goals from Queen Joseph, Harmony Chidi (hat-trick), Mary Dunstan and more as they prepare for Benin in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Full match highlights, prediction and how to watch live.
Nigeria U-17 Flamingos Impress with 3-0 Friendly Win as Benin Clash Looms
The Nigeria U-17 Flamingos continued their strong form with a commanding 3-0 friendly victory over Dream Stars Ladies, boosting preparations for the decisive 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
Edo Queens Crowned 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six Champions for Second Time in Three Years
CHAMPIONS AGAIN! 👑 Edo Queens are the 2026 NWFL Super Six Champions! They finished with 10 points and 12 goals scored. Two titles in three years. Congratulations to the Queens of Edo!
NWFL Super Six 2026 Matchday 4 Results: Edo Queens Stay Top But Title Still Wide Open
NWFL Super Six Title Race Update Edo Queens stay top with 9 points but this does not mean the title is theirs yet. Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons still have a real chance heading into the final Matchday 5 on Sunday.
NWFL Super Six 2026 Matchday 3 Results: Edo Queens Thrash Abia Angels as Nasarawa Amazons Suffer First Defeat
Matchday 3 Shocker. Edo Queens thrash Abia Angels 6-2 with a hat-trick from Chioma Moses. Nasarawa Amazons suffer first defeat, losing 0-2 to FC Robo Queens. Bayelsa Queens beat Rivers Angels 2-1.
NWFL Super Six 2026 Matchday 2 Results: Nasarawa Amazons Go Top with Dramatic Comeback as Abia Angels Stun Rivers Angels
Matchday 2 Drama! Nasarawa Amazons stay perfect with a late comeback win, Abia Angels stun hosts Rivers Angels, and Edo Queens smash 4 goals. Full story + table 👇
Super Falcons Beat Senegal 3-0 as Joy Omewa Scores Brace and Oshoala Adds Third
Joy Omewa scored twice and Asisat Oshoala added another as the Super Falcons defeated Senegal 3-0 in Ikenne. Nigeria completed a dominant double-header sweep ahead of WAFCON 2026.
NWFL Super Six Matchday 1: Nasarawa Amazons and Rivers Angels Secure Opening Wins
NWFL Super Six kicked off with wins for Nasarawa Amazons and Rivers Angels, while Bayelsa Queens and Abia Angels settled for a draw.
Toni Payne Scores After 5 Years as Super Falcons Secure Win - Coach Madugu Reacts
The Super Falcons of Nigeria beat Senegal 2–1 in a friendly on home soil as part of their WAFCON 2026 preparations. Coach Justine Madugu highlighted tactical growth and squad rotation, while Toni Payne scored her first home goal in nearly five years, with focus now shifting to the next friendly in Ikenne.
They Scored 11 Goals… But Coach Busari Says the Real Test Is Still Ahead
Nigeria’s Flamingos delivered a stunning 11-0 demolition of Guinea in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. But despite the emphatic scoreline, Head Coach Akeem Busari insists the journey is far from over. Here's what the coach and star performer Chidi Harmony had to say after the match—and why their focus is already on the next challenge.