NIGERIA WOMEN NEWS

Nigeria star Osimhen rejoins team ahead of Africa Cup semifinal vs. South Africa

Nigeria star Victor Osimhen has shaken off an injury scare to train with the rest of the squad for the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations semifinal with South Africa

FEBRUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Osimhen is an injury concern for Nigeria before Africa Cup semifinal against South Africa

Nigeria star Victor Osimhen has not traveled with the rest of the squad for its Africa Cup of Nations semifinal with South Africa

FEBRUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lookman fires Nigeria into Africa Cup semis with win over Angola. Congo also through

Ademola Lookman has scored again to fire Nigeria into the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over Angola on the Ivory Coast

FEBRUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala joins Bay FC on transfer from Barcelona

NWSL expansion team Bay FC has acquired Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala, who is one of the top players in the history of Nigeria’s national t...

FEBRUARY 1

Inspirational Osimhen helps Nigeria into Africa Cup quarterfinals with win over old foe Cameroon

Nigeria fans have chanted Victor Osimhen’s name as the Super Eagles progressed to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over old rival Cameroon

JANUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nigeria coach questions why Sadiq can play for Real Sociedad despite missing Africa Cup with injury

Nigeria coach José Peseiro says he is “confused” about why Umar Sadiq can play for Spanish team Real Sociedad despite an injury ruling the forward out the Africa Cup of Nations

JANUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nigeria stumbles to 2nd consecutive draw in WCup qualifying after Zimbabwe holds Super Eagles 1-1

Kelechi Iheanacho equalized to salvage a 1-1 draw for Nigeria against Zimbabwe as both sides opened their World Cup qualifying campaigns with two consecutive draws

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LaBonta and Alozie trade goals as the Current and Dash play to a 1-1 tie in the NWSL

Kansas City’s Lo’eau LaBonta and Houston’s Michelle Alozie scored as the Current and Dash played to a 1-1 tie Saturday night in the National Women’s Soccer League

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

This will be the moment when everything changed for the Women's World Cup

The Women's World Cup grew up over the past month. Gone are the days of 13-0 blowouts and only a few true contenders. This was the most ente...

AUGUST 20, 2023

Spain vs. Sweden, Australia vs. England predictions, picks by Chris 'The Bear' Fallica

Chris "The Bear" Fallica is up big betting on the Women's World Cup! If you are looking to wager on the semifinals, he has you covered with...

AUGUST 14, 2023

Women's World Cup power rankings: England moves up, but Spain stays No. 1

Who are the best teams in this year's Women's World Cup? We rank all 32, with England moving up after its quarterfinal win.

AUGUST 12, 2023

For Nigeria's Super Falcons, a narrow Women's World Cup exit is the start of a journey, not the end

Chiamaka Nnadozie’s Nigeria lineup had two chances hit the crossbar in a scoreless draw and only missed out on the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals after losing a penalty shootout a...

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup NOW: Is this the turning point for England?

The "World Cup NOW" crew discussed England's victory over Nigeria, and if this win will be a turning point for the Lionesses.

AUGUST 7, 2023

A step too far. Lauren James shown a red card in England's Women's World Cup win over Nigeria

Star England forward Lauren James stepped on a Nigeria defender late in a tense round-of-16 game and received a red card that could rule her out of the remainder of the Women's Wor...

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

England overcomes Lauren James red card to beat Nigeria in penalty shootout

England will play in the Women's World Cup quarterfinal, but its star forward Lauren James won't be available for it after she picked up a r...

AUGUST 7, 2023

Women's World Cup Daily: England loses star, Australia gets one back

The depth and resiliency of England and Australia shined through as both advanced to the Women's World Cup quarterfinals on Monday. Here's a...

AUGUST 7, 2023

England vs. Nigeria highlights: England wins after penalty shootout

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continued Monday with England taking on Nigeria in the round of 16. Here are the top moments!

AUGUST 7, 2023

England advances at Women's World Cup by edging Nigeria after James red card

England held firm despite a red card for Lauren James to beat Nigeria on penalty kicks and advance to the quarterfinals at the Women’s World Cup

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS