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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.
VIDEO: Justine Madugu and Rasheedat Ajibade Address Nigeria’s World Cup Lifeline Ahead of South Africa Clash
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu and captain Rasheedat Ajibade have addressed the media ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-in against South Africa. After their quarter-final defeat to Cameroon, Nigeria must now win to keep their World Cup qualification campaign alive. Madugu discussed the team’s finishing problems, while Ajibade stressed the need to respond to adversity as the Super Falcons fight for another opportunity to reach Brazil 2027.
VIDEO: Desiree Ellis and Refiloe Jane Preview Nigeria Clash as South Africa Fight to Keep World Cup Dream Alive
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis and veteran midfielder Refiloe Jane have spoken ahead of South Africa’s decisive 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup play-in against Nigeria. Following their quarter-final defeat to Morocco, South Africa must now overcome Nigeria to keep their World Cup hopes alive. Ellis believes past victories over Nigeria mean nothing on the night, while Jane highlighted the importance of experience, resilience, discipline and learning from setbacks.
Super Falcons Lose to Cameroon: What Went Wrong and Can Nigeria Still Qualify for the World Cup?
The Super Falcons’ defeat to Cameroon raises bigger questions than who is to blame. From poor preparation and missed chances to the rapid growth of women’s football in Africa, here is a critical look at what went wrong and whether Nigeria can still qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Abdulmuiz Adeleke Makes History as WAFU B U-20 Golden Boot Winner
Abdulmuiz Adeleke has made history as the first Nigerian male player to win the official WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship Golden Boot, finishing the 2026 tournament as top scorer with five goals.