Nigerian female football news
Here are some recent news updates on Nigerian female football:
NFF Awards
- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has awarded the Super Falcons, Nigeria's national women's football team, a total of N10 million for their impressive performance at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France. (Source: Vanguard News)
- The NFF has also awarded the Falcons' coach, Thomas Dennerby, a bonus of N2 million for leading the team to the knockout stage of the World Cup. (Source: Punch News)
Domestic League
- The Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) has been suspended indefinitely due to financial constraints. (Source: Goal.com)
- The NWFL has also announced that it will be introducing a new format for the league, which will feature 12 teams instead of the current 12 teams. (Source: Vanguard News)
International Friendlies
- The Super Falcons have been drawn against the South Africa women's national team in an international friendly match scheduled to take place in March 2023. (Source: Goal.com)
- The Falcons have also been invited to participate in the 2023 Cyprus Women's Cup, which will feature teams from around the world. (Source: Punch News)
Player News
- Asisat Oshoala, one of Nigeria's most successful female footballers, has signed a new contract with Barcelona Femení. (Source: Goal.com)
- Onome Ebi, a veteran defender for the Super Falcons, has announced her retirement from international football. (Source: Vanguard News)
Youth Development
- The NFF has launched a new initiative aimed at developing women's football in Nigeria, which includes the establishment of a national women's football academy. (Source: Punch News)
- The NFF has also announced plans to introduce a women's football league for under-17 players. (Source: Goal.com)
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