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Nigeria's women's football team returns to Morocco with 25 players ready to defend their continental championship and secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup. The Super Falcons are chasing their record-extending 11th African title.
Nigeria's women's football team is dominating continental recognition, with five Super Falcons stars named to the prestigious 2025 IFFHS Africa XI. The selection cements Nigeria's position as a powerhouse in African women's football.
Nigeria's champion women's football team is gearing up for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with two friendly matches at home. The Super Falcons will face Cape Verde in Ikenne as they fine-tune their lineup and build team chemistry.
Less than a year after claiming their 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations championship, Nigeria's Super Falcons are heading back to Morocco to defend their crown. Their star players are hitting their stride at the perfect time.
Nigeria's women's soccer team turned a scoreless first half into a stunning three-goal victory over Senegal, delighting home fans in Ikenne. The commanding performance shows the defending champions are ready for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria's women's soccer team dominated Senegal 3-0 in their second friendly match, completing a perfect preparation sweep ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The nine-time African champions scored all three goals in the second half, showcasing the attacking power and defensive strength that could carry them to another continental title.
Nigeria's women's soccer team bounced back from a weekend loss to defeat rival Cameroon 3-1 in a confidence-building friendly match. The 10-time African champions showed championship form just months before defending their continental title.
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre is cheering from the sidelines as Nigeria defends their continental championship. The injured star is rallying fans to support the team's quest for an 11th African title.
Nigeria's women's soccer team climbed to 36th place in the latest FIFA world rankings, maintaining their position as Africa's top squad. The rise comes after a strong victory over Cameroon, proving the team's growing strength on the global stage.
Nigeria's women's football team kicks off their title defense at the 2026 Africa Cup with a shot at $2 million and a World Cup berth. The defending champions lead a record 16 nations competing in Morocco for the biggest prize in African women's football history.
Nigeria's national soccer team claimed bronze at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, going undefeated in regular play throughout the tournament. The Super Eagles scored the most goals in group play and showed resilience that rekindled national pride across the country.
Nigeria's national football team rocketed from 38th to 26th in the FIFA World Rankings after their stellar third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles won six of seven matches and earned the highest points gain of any country in the latest rankings.
After a five-year drought, Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne found the back of the net for Nigeria in a 2-1 victory over Senegal. Her goal came at the perfect time, just weeks before the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa's most decorated women's football team is gearing up to defend their championship crown with two strategic friendly matches. The reigning champions are leaving nothing to chance as they aim for another continental triumph and a World Cup spot.
Nigeria's national football team took third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring more goals than any other team and thrilling fans across the continent. The Super Eagles now hold the record for most podium finishes in AFCON history.
Nigeria's national soccer team just reached their highest FIFA ranking in 16 years after a stunning performance at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles jumped 12 spots to 26th place globally, earning more ranking points than any other nation.
Nigeria's national soccer team defeated World Cup-bound Iran 2-1 in Turkey, marking their 14th win under coach Eric Chelle. Two debut defenders showed the team's promising future while veteran Moses Simon continued his unbeaten scoring streak.
Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle is dreaming big for Nigeria, dismissing European club rumors to focus on bringing World Cup glory to the nation. After two heartbreaking penalty shootout losses, the 48-year-old tactician says his ambition is firmly tied to Nigeria's future.
Nigeria's Super Eagles secured third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Egypt in a dramatic penalty shootout after a goalless draw. The bronze medal marks the team's ninth podium finish in the tournament's history, showcasing their resilience on Africa's biggest football stage.
Nigeria's Super Eagles captured their ninth AFCON bronze medal after defeating seven-time champion Egypt in a penalty shootout. Just days after heartbreak in the semifinals, the team rallied to show the resilience that's become their trademark.
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