Super Falcons forward Payne opens Everton account with goal against Arsenal
Published: March 15, 2025
Super Falcons forward Toni Payne scored her first goal for Everton in their 3-1 defeat to Arsenal in the Women’s Super League at Walton Hall Park on Friday night. Despite the loss, Payne’s strike was a key moment as she opened her account for the Toffees.Payne joined Everton Women in July 2024, signing a deal with...
South Africa 1 Nigeria 3: Chidi steals the show with brace, Moshood on target too for Flamingos
Published: March 08, 2025
The Nigerian U17 women's team, Flamingos, claimed a 3-1 victory over South Africa's Bantwana in the first leg of their 2025 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifier at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria.Shakirat Moshood opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 20th minute after a spell of early dominance and control.Four minute...
Super Falcons forward scoops Liga F Player of the Month for February 2025
Published: March 04, 2025
Super Falcons forward Gift Monday has been named the Liga F Player of the Month for February, following her outstanding performances for UDG Tenerife in Spain’s top-flight women’s league.The Nigerian outshone top contenders, including Real Madrid’s Alba Redondo, Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen, Deportivo’s...
Women's football on the rise: Media spotlight boosts visibility for female athletes across Africa​
Published: February 19, 2025
There has been a growth in women’s football in Africa in recent years as there is an increased amount of attention given to women’s football by the media as well as global bodies like FIFA. These days, African women’s teams can compete in international tournaments a lot more than in the past, and there is more fu...
Omotara Junaid: Arsenal's Super Falcons-eligible midfielder promoted to England U19s squad
Published: February 14, 2025
Arsenal U21 captain Omotara Junaid has been promoted to England Women's U19s squad for the 2024-2025 season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The box-to-box midfielder has received her first call-up to the England U19 team ahead of friendly matches against Spain, the United States and the Netherlands.Born to an English m...
Confirmed: Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre signs new contract at Al-Ittihad
Published: February 10, 2025
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has signed a two-year contract extension with Al Ittihad Ladies, the Saudi Arabian Women's Premier League side officialy announced on Monday, February 10.The news is a significant boost for Ittihad Ladies, who have been impressed by Plumptre's performances since she joined the c...
Meet Habeebat Gbajabiamila: Brentford's teenage star eligible to represent Nigeria
Published: February 06, 2025
Apart from Frank Onyeka who is currently on loan at Augsburg in Germany, it would interest you to know that there is another Nigerian at Brentford.Meet Habeebat Gbajabiamila, the 17-year-old English-Nigerian starlet who currently plays for the club's women's team in the London and South East Women's Regional Football L...
Official: 2022 Flamingoes invitee completes deadline day move from Brighton to Portsmouth
Published: January 30, 2025
Portsmouth have completed the deadline day signing of 2022 Flamingoes invitee Comfort Erhabor, on a loan deal until the end of the season, informs the official website of the FA Women's championship club The 19-year-old joins from Brighton & Hove Albion, where she has majorly been a part of the club's youth setup.Erha...
Official: After loaning in Umar Sadiq, Valencia bolster Femenino attack with Nigerian star
Published: January 28, 2025
Through a statement on their official website, Spanish Primera División Femenino side Valencia CF Femenino have announced the signing of 21-year-old forward Ezekiel Motunrayo. Motunrayo is the second Nigerian striker signed by Valencia in the January transfer window, following in the footsteps of Super Eagles star Um...
Super Falcons-eligible player joins Ohale, Ihezuo at Pachuca; signs first pro deal
Published: January 24, 2025
Super Falcons-eligible player Ayooluwa Oke has officially signed her first professional contract with Mexican Liga MX Femenil club Pachuca Femenil.The 21-year-old right-back or right-wing midfielder, who has represented the United States at the youth level, announced the news on her social media channels on Thursday, J...
Official: Four-time World Cupper Francisca Ordega joins Plumptre at Al-Ittihad
Published: January 23, 2025
Through official channels, Saudi Women's Premier League side Al-Ittihad have announced the signing of four-time World Cupper Francisca Ordega, marking a new chapter in her illustrious career. The 31-year-old stalwart has signed a two-year deal with the Saudi Arabian club as a free agent, following the expiration of he...
Done deal: Nigeria international forward Nkor joins Deportivo de La Coruna
Published: January 22, 2025
Through a statement on the official website, Spanish Primera División Femenina side Deportivo La Coruña, also known as Dépor ABANCA, have announced the signing of Nigerian international Blessing Nkor. The 21-year-old forward joins the Spanish club on a deal that will keep her at Estadio Abanca-Riazor until the end ...
Okwuchukwu joins Super Falcons stars Oshoala, Alozie, Kanu in NWSL with move to San Diego Wave
Published: January 14, 2025
Through a statement on their official website, National Women's Soccer League side San Diego Wave FC have confirmed the signing Falconets striker Chiamaka Okwuchukwu on a one-year contract. The 19-year-old's transfer from Rivers Angels FC in Nigeria's Women's Premier League was announced by the club on Monday. Okwuch...
Done deal: Napoli loan out Nigerian forward to Serie B Femminile club Freedom FC
Published: January 10, 2025
Italian Women's top-flight side Napoli have loaned out Nigerian forward Adugbe Olamide to Serie B Femminile outfit Freedom FC Women, as confirmed by the latter's official channels. The Nigerian-born attacker joined Napoli in September 2024 from Rivers Angels, making six appearances in Serie A.Olamide's move to Freedom...
Confirmed: Veteran Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega departs CSKA Moscow
Published: January 10, 2025
Through official channels, Russian giants CSKA Moscow have confirmed the departure veteran Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega following the expiration of her contract. The 31-year-old Nigerian international joined CSKA Moscow in 2021, penning an initial two-and-a-half-year deal with the 2020 Russian champions.Duri...