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NWFL Super Six Matchday 1: Nasarawa Amazons and Rivers Angels Secure Opening Wins
Women's Sports

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
2m706 June 2026
Toni Payne Scores After 5 Years as Super Falcons Secure Win - Coach Madugu Reacts
Women's Sports

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.

Dr. Victor Ademola
Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
3m596 June 2026
They Scored 11 Goals… But Coach Busari Says the Real Test Is Still Ahead
Women's Sports

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.

Eniola Ademola
Eniola AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
3m312 June 2026
Welcome to AdemolaSports: Your Home for Nigerian & African Sport
Opinion

Welcome to AdemolaSports: Your Home for Nigerian & African Sport

New here? Meet AdemolaSports, credible, fearless coverage of Nigerian and African sport, founded by Dr. Victor Ademola. Here's how to get the most from it.

Eniola Ademola
Eniola AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
2m281 June 2026