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Tinubu leads encomiums as Nigeria celebrates African champions, D’Tigress
The teams are divided into two groups of four each with the top two teams in each group proceeding to the semifinals. An African representative will emerge between the winners of both semifinal matches.
2023 WWC: Lauren James under fire for stepping on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie
England forward, Lauren James, has come under fire for stepping on Nigeria’s Super Eagles defender Michelle Alozie during both teams’ 2023 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 tie on Monday.
World Cup: 10-woman England beat Super Falcons on penalties to reach quarter-finals
England beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup after their last-16 tie finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.
Arsenal beat Man City on penalties to win Community Shield
Arsenal lifted the Community Shield to end Manchester City’s silverware streak with a 4-1 penalty shoot-out victory after a 1-1 draw against the treble winners on Sunday.
Victorious D’Tigress Arrive Nigeria
The four-time FIBA Women’s Afrobasket champions, D’Tigress of Nigeria, have arrived the country from Kigali, Rwanda, where they defeated Senegal 84-74 in the epic final to claim their record matching fourth win.
Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons remain defiant, undaunting, eye record books
When the draw for the competition was made and Nigeria was put in the same group with Olympic champions, Canada, better-rated Australia, and the Republic of Ireland, not many people gave the Super Falcons any chance of surviving the group termed “Group of Death.”
2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Final: Nigeria beat Senegal 84-74 to win fourth straight title
History was made today as Nigeria’s D’Tigress emerged victorious 84-74 in a thrilling showdown against Senegal in the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Final. The highly anticipated clash, held at the BK Arena, in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, lived up to its billing as one of the most evenly-matched Finals in the tournament’s history with Nigeria winning .
Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons promise to cage England as Lauren James spits fire
The ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16 clash between the Nigeria's Super Falcons and the Three Lionesses of England, on Monday, may not be as tense as many Nigerians think, if the declaration by midfielder, Toni Payne, is anything to go by.
Lagos FA disclaims Oba Akran Cup, Organiser
The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has disclaimed the Oba Akran Cup and the organizer after several enquiries were written to the body on the authenticity of the tournament.
Women’s World Cup: Falcons battle Three Lionesses in round of 16 on Monday
Lauren James scored twice and assisted three other goals as England beat China 6-1 to set up a round of 16 battle with Nigeria's Super Falcons early hour (8.30am) of Monday.