Tag: AWCON
AWCON: Bruised Super Falcons to face Gambia
Nigeria's Super Falcons will resume hostilities for a ninth Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) after drawing the Gambia on Wednesday.
Thomas Dennerby endured a...
Super Falcons: From African champions to angry protesters
It's certainly been a forgettable one year for female football in Nigeria. First, the country's U17 side, known as the Flamingoes, crashed out of...
#PayFalcons: Nigerians demand payment for Super Falcons
Nigerians from all across the country joined forces irrespective of religion, tribe and political affiliation to show their support for the Super Falcons.
The Falcons...
Super Falcons protest at National Assembly over unpaid allowances
The Super Falcons took their protest over unpaid bonuses and allowances to an all new level after they stormed the National Assembly on Wednesday...
Nigerians roast Dalung over Falcons gaffe
Nigeria's Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has received stern criticism for his recent remarks about the country's women's national football team.
Dalung, who...
NFF pleads with Falcons over AWCON debts
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has pledged to pay the Super Falcons their entitlements for winning the Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) in...
Super Falcons star, Francisca Ordega, regrets representing Nigeria
USA-based forward, Francisca Ordega, says she regrets playing for the Super Falcons due to the country's negligence for female football.
Ordega, 23, was instrumental as...
Nigeria beat Cameroon to win 8th AWCON
A late goal from Desire Oparanozie was all it took for Nigeria to win the 2016 women's Africa Cup of Nations (AWCON) for an...
Super Falcons escape plane crash hours after Brazilian disaster
Five members of the Super Falcons team have gracefully escaped what could have resulted in an air mishap at the on-going African Women Nations...
AWCON: Falcons pip South Africa to advance to final
Nigeria's Super Falcons edged South Africa by a slim 1-0 margin on Tuesday to qualify for the final of the ongoing Africa Women Cup...