The seventh matchday of the Nigeria Women Football League Premiership produced everything that makes the league compelling. Goals arrived in bursts, derbies lived up to their billing, history was made in Lagos, and the pressure of elite competition claimed another coaching job. At the end of it all, only Bayelsa Queens remain perfect after seven rounds, setting the pace with authority and intent. A total of 23 goals were scored across the country, with Group A contributing 16 goals and Group B adding 7. Beyond the numbers, Matchday 7 told deeper stories of resilience, heartbreak, redemption and growing belief. Temitope…
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Nigerian athletics enjoyed another encouraging chapter on the international indoor circuit as Temitope Adeshina and Chidi Okezie produced eye-catching performances at two prestigious meetings across different continents. At the Corky Classics in the United States, national record holder Temitope Adeshina delivered a statement performance in the women’s high jump, cruising to victory with a season’s best clearance of 1.93 metres. It was a competition that quickly turned into a solo showcase as Adeshina stood head and shoulders above the rest of the field. NWFL Matchday 7 Preview Bayelsa Queens FC Robo Queens Set the Pace as Midweek Battles Ignite Across…
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership returns this midweek with Matchday 7 fixtures spread across the country, promising another round of high-intensity encounters as the race for Super Six places and survival continues to heat up. Games will be played in Numan, Port Harcourt, Benin, Uyo, Lagos, Ile Ogbo, Asaba and Ikenne, underlining the league’s national spread and growing competitiveness. At the summit, Bayelsa Queens and FC Robo Queens remain the only perfect teams across both groups. The champions and the Lagos-based giants have not dropped a point nor tasted defeat, setting the pace for teams chasing Super 6…
Senegal were crowned champions of Africa for the second time in their history after edging host nation Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a tense and emotionally charged Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. In a contest defined by fine margins, mental strength, and moments of individual brilliance, it was Pape Gueye who delivered the decisive blow just three minutes into extra time, firing a stunning left-footed strike from the edge of the box to break Moroccan hearts and send the Senegalese bench into wild celebration. The goal proved enough to separate two of Africa’s finest sides on the…
The Confederation of African Football has officially confirmed that DR Congo referee Jean Jacques Ngambo Ndala will officiate the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between hosts Morocco and Senegal. The title clash takes place tonight at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with continental glory at stake and history waiting to be written. CAF also announced an experienced officiating team to support Ndala on what promises to be one of the most emotionally charged and scrutinised matches of the 2025 AFCON tournament. Stanley Nwabali the Hero as Nigeria Beat Egypt on Penalties to Win AFCON 2025…
Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali etched his name into Super Eagles folklore on Friday night in Casablanca, producing a stunning penalty shootout performance to hand Nigeria a bronze medal finish at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. After ninety tense and tactical minutes ended goalless, Nigeria held their nerve to defeat Egypt 4-2 on penalties in the third-place playoff, with Nwabali emerging as the undisputed hero of the night. The Chippa United goalkeeper delivered when it mattered most, saving spot kicks from two of Africa’s biggest stars, Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, to tilt the contest decisively in Nigeria’s favour.…
The stage is officially set for another thrilling chapter in African women’s football as the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) returns in 2026 with its 14th edition. Africa’s flagship women’s football tournament will once again be hosted by Morocco, marking the third consecutive time the North African nation will welcome the continent’s finest women’s national teams. The competition is scheduled to run from 17 March to 3 April 2026, bringing together 16 of Africa’s best teams in a festival of football, pride and continental rivalry. Read Also: Heartbeat Dating Show Episode One Premiere Reactions The group stage draw…
Matchday 6 of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership delivered everything that makes the league special: goals across all venues, unexpected upsets, statement wins and a reminder that reputation means nothing once the whistle blows. While Bayelsa Queens and FC Robo Queens maintained their perfect starts to the season, the biggest talking point of the matchday came from the Mobolaji Arena Onikan Waterfront, where Confluence Queens of Kogi produced a stunning 3-0 victory over Dannaz Ladies in a result that shocked bookmakers, fans and neutrals alike. Every match venue recorded at least one goal, underlining the competitive balance of…
Nigeria’s pursuit of a historic fourth CAF Africa Cup of Nations title faces its toughest opponent yet as the Super Eagles take on tournament hosts Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2025 AFCON. The blockbuster encounter is set for Tuesday, January 14, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kickoff scheduled for 21h00 local time. It is a clash rich in history, tension and significance. Nigeria arrive with flawless momentum, having won all five of their matches at the tournament. Morocco equally remain unbeaten with four wins and a draw as they chase a first continental crown since…
Week six of the Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL) arrives with a sense of urgency that can no longer be ignored. At this stage of the season, ambition is no longer a whispered hope but a clear demand. Teams chasing the Super Six know this is the moment to consolidate their push. Those drifting near the bottom understand that delay could be fatal. As Matchday 6 unfolds, three teams still stand tall with perfect records. Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels, and FC Robo Queens have yet to drop a single point. The question now is simple but heavy with consequence. Who…