Nigeria female football news
Here are some recent news updates on female football in Nigeria:
Super Falcons
- The Super Falcons, Nigeria's national women's football team, won the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) title, defeating South Africa 4-2 in the final. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The team qualified for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France, their seventh appearance at the tournament. (Source: Goal.com)
- In October 2020, the Super Falcons were ranked 39th in the FIFA Women's World Rankings, their highest ever ranking. (Source: FIFA.com)
Nigeria Women's Premier League
- The Nigeria Women's Premier League (NWPL) is the top division of women's football in Nigeria. The league has been running since 2004 and features 12 teams.
- In the 2020-21 season, Rivers Angels won the league title, while Bayelsa Queens finished as runners-up. (Source: Goal.com)
- The NWPL has been plagued by issues such as poor infrastructure, lack of sponsorship, and player welfare concerns. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
Women's Football Development
- In 2020, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) launched a women's football development program, aimed at increasing participation and improving the standard of women's football in the country. (Source: NFF official website)
- The program includes initiatives such as coaching clinics, player development camps, and grassroots football programs. (Source: Goal.com)
- In 2020, the NFF also launched a women's football league for players aged 17 and below, aimed at identifying and developing young talent. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
Player News
- Asisat Oshoala, one of Nigeria's most successful female footballers, signed a new contract with Barcelona Femení in 2020. (Source: Goal.com)
- Onome Ebi, a veteran defender, was named the captain of the Super Falcons in 2020. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Francisca Ordega, a forward, announced her retirement from international football in 2020, citing personal reasons. (Source: Goal.com)
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