NIGERIA WOMEN NEWS

Tough day for Salah's Egypt, Mahrez's Algeria at African Cup

Mohamed Salah has been kept in check as Egypt lost 1-0 to Nigeria on a superb goal by Kelechi Iheanacho in their first game at the African Cup of Nations

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Algeria, Nigeria scrape through to World Cup playoffs CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — African champion Algeria and Nigeria scraped through to the playoffs in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday after...

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Nigeria a point from playoffs in World Cup qualifying

Nigeria has moved a point away from Africa’s final World Cup playoffs as a pair of penalties saw off Liberia 2-0

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Dennis is a very talented player' - Watford's Ranieri sings praises of Nigeria star ahead of Arsenal clash ' Goal.com Watford manager Claudio Ranieri has backed Nigeria international Emmanuel Dennis to perform against Arsenal on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM

2022 World Cup qualifiers: Ighalo returns as Nigeria name 24 players for Liberia and Cape Verde games ' Goal.com Nigeria have included Al Shabab striker Odion Ighalo in their 24-man squad for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde...

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • GOAL.COM

'I needed to play for a purpose': The story behind Ashleigh Plumptre's Nigeria call-up Leicester City Women's Ashleigh Plumptre represented England at youth level but is now making her family proud by representing Nigeria

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'Ighalo a special player' - Rohr ready for his return to Nigeria squad ' Goal.com Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr is eager to have Al-Shabab forward Odion Ighalo back in the team for their 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Cape...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Barcelona star Oshoala and Ellis named on Fifa technical advisory group ' Goal.com The football ruling body has named Asisat Oshoala and Desiree Ellis as part of the stakeholders to advance the course of women’s football ac...

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Atzori: Osimhen reminds me of a younger Cavani ' Goal.com Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has been compared to iconic Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani when he was in his prime.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Musa wins 100th Nigeria cap in Central African Republic World Cup qualifier ' Goal.com Ahmed Musa has won his milestone 100th Nigeria cap in their World Cup qualification clash with Central African Republic on Sunday.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • GOAL.COM

U20 WWC Qualifiers: Nigeria hit Central African Republic for four ' Goal.com Christopher Danjuma’s Nigeria subdued Central African Republic to inch closer towards qualifying for Costa Rica 2022.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Unstoppable Oshoala sinks former club Arsenal with goal in Barcelona win ' Goal.com Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala scored a second-half goal as Barcelona strolled past Jonas Eidevall’s Arsenal

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Nigeria's Oshoala: I'd get in trouble for playing football - I didn't get to sleep at home ' Goal.com The Barcelona star opens up on her route to being Africa's first UEFA Women’s Champions League winner and how attitudes in women’s football...

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • GOAL.COM

World Cup Qualifiers: Ndidi blow for Nigeria & Leicester City as midfielder ruled out for four weeks ' Goal.com Nigeria have suffered a blow in their 2022 World Cup qualification bid after Leicester City confirmed Wilfred Ndidi has been ruled out for up to four to five weeks.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • GOAL.COM

2022 World Cup qualifiers: Union Berlin star Awoniyi replaces Lorient's Moffi in Nigeria squad ' Goal.com Nigeria have summoned Union Berlin striker Taiwo Awoniyi to replace injured Terem Moffi for their 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifying matches Central African Republic.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Watford midfielder Etebo ruled out of Nigeria's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations campaign ' Goal.com Peter Etebo is now set to spend at least four months on the sidelines, meaning he will play no part in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Iwobi: I can 'no longer make excuses' - Nigeria star on his peak period at Everton ' Goal.com Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has revealed why he can no longer make excuses for himself while playing for Everton under new manager Rafael Benitez.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Nigerian Dessers after Feyenoord win vs PSV: 'My shirt still smells like beer' ' Goal.com Nigeria striker Cyriel Dessers has revealed how his shirt still smells like alcohol after angry PSV supporters reacted by splashing the beer on him in the wake of a 4-0 loss to Fey...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Nigeria's Musa benched as Faith Karagumruk rip Assombalonga's Demirspor apart ' Goal.com Ahmed Musa was benched as Faith Karagumruk defeated Britt Assombalonga's Demirspor 4-0 in the Turkish League on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Musa, Yobo, Enyeama: Who's Nigeria's greatest centurion? ' Goal.com Ahmed Musa: Super Eagles forward joined an elite list when he featured against Cape Verde on Tuesday evening.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Musa wins 100th Nigeria cap in Cape Verde World Cup qualifier ' Goal.com Ahmed Musa, who formed part of Nigeria's Afcon 2013-winning team, became an international centurion in a meeting with Cape Verde

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • GOAL.COM

2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Why Kamara withdrew from Liberia camp ahead of Nigeria clash - Butler ' Goal.com Turkey-based striker Mohamed Kamara did not make his Liberia debut against Nigeria having left the camp a few hours before kick-off

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM

2022 World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria expecting more difficult game against Cape Verde - Rohr ' Goal.com Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr is anticipating a more difficult challenge from Cape Verde when both countries clash for their second 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifying fixture.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Iheanacho gives Nigeria winning start in WC qualifying

Kelechi Iheanacho’s two goals gave Nigeria a winning start in its bid to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria have no excuse not to demolish Liberia - Odegbami ' Goal.com Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami is expecting the Super Eagles to ‘completely annihilate’ Liberia when they face off in their 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • GOAL.COM