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Hobbled at home, Nigerian sportswomen dominate abroad

As Nigerian women dominate sports on the continent, they're facing off not just against top talent abroad but a domestic atmosphere of mismanagement and pay disparities – and even the risk of repression for speaking out.

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria sportswomen dominate again but pay remains an issue

Nigeria’s women lifted the AfroBasket and Africa Cup of Nations titles this summer, but pay remains a dirty word.

Al Jazeera

As England’s Lionesses roared, Nigeria’s queens of Africa made football history

The Super Falcons secured their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a gripping final against Morocco. What is the secret to the squad’s soaraway success?

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How Nigeria completed ‘Mission X’ and won their 10th Wafcon crown

Super Falcons were two goals down to Morocco in the final but comeback repaid Justine Madugu’s faith in his team

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria crowned African football queens after 3-2 comeback against Morocco

Nigeria staged a remarkable fightback from two goals down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and win their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria beat Morocco to claim WAFCON title and complete Mission X

Nigeria claim their tenth WAFCON title, ‘Mission X’, as they come from behind to beat Morocco 3-2 in Rabat.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria vs Morocco: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final 2025 – teams, start

Nigeria hunt a 10th WAFCON title against a Morocco side seeking their first when the pair face off in Rabat.

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Nigeria guns for a 10th Wafcon title – but women’s football has never been more competitive

Whatever the outcome of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (Wafcon) final on Saturday in which Nigeria faces Morocco, the days of the west African nation’s sole dominance of women’s football in Africa has ended.

The Conversation

Nigeria's Super Falcons Seek To End 16-Year Olympic Absence

Nigeria's Super Falcons and South Africa's Banyana Banyana gear up for intense Olympic qualifiers after long absence. Exciting showdown ahead!

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Nigeria team forced to ‘share beds’ as players slam lack of support after Women’s World Cup exit

Nigeria forward Ifeoma Onumonu said the Super Falcons were being held back due to a lack of resources after the penalty shoot-out defeat to England

The Independent UK

‘A breath of fresh air’: Nigeria’s World Cup run sparks joy back home

As a last-16 clash with England beckons, Nigeria’s Women’s World Cup run has thrilled a crisis-hit country.

Al Jazeera

England vs Nigeria live stream: How to watch Women’s World Cup 2023 knockout game free online

The England vs Nigeria live stream will see the Lionesses face the Super Falcons. The winner earns a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals. Here's how to watch it online from anywhere in the world.

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The Guardian - UK

Nigeria secure last-16 spot and possible England clash after draw with Ireland

Nigeria progressed to the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup after a goalless draw against Ireland and will play the winners of Group D

The Guardian - UK

Jordan Henderson deserves to take the heat for Saudi Arabia sellout

In Football Daily: Say it ain’t so, Hendo; and Nigeria’s Super Falcons spring a World Cup surprise

Sports Illustrated

Group B Scenarios After Nigeria’s Thrilling Win vs. Australia in Women’s World Cup

The Super Falcons’ upset of the co-hosts has thrust the Group of Death into chaos with an enticing group finale awaiting on Monday.

Al Jazeera

Desiree Ellis: How a trailblazing coach lifted S African football

Once sacked from her day job after playing for South Africa, she’s now leading Banyana Banyana at the Women’s World Cup.

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The Guardian - AU

Christine Sinclair has penalty saved as Nigeria hold Canada to goalless draw

Super Falcons’ goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie puts in player of the match performance to defy Canada a first-game win

USA Today Sports Media Group

2023 World Cup: Getting to know Team Nigeria

Meet Nigeria's women's national team.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ranking all the uniforms at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, starting with Jamaica’s Wales Bonner collab

Adidas and Nike both did a tremendous job with some of these looks for the 2023 World Cup.

Daily Mirror

Nigeria to boycott World Cup opener amid row over match bonuses

The Super Falcons also had a preparatory camp cancelled weeks before the summer's showpiece event in Australia and New Zealand and could now skip their first World Cup clash with Canada on July 21

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