Women's Power Rankings: Goals rain in Spain for Africa's players
Spanish clubs dominate the Women's Rankings for January, with Barcelona, Eibar, Atletico Madrid, Madrid CFF, and Sevilla all represented.
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3rd in FIFA Women's World Cup
Women's football rankings: Oshoala, Kgatlana dominate December
There's a strong French focus in December's Women's Power Rankings, but the two biggest stars for the month are Spain-based.
Barcelona's Oshoala tops African women's rankings for October
ESPN's African women's power list for October sees Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala at the top, but a number of new names make their debuts.
Randy Waldrum can make Nigeria's Super Falcons 'stronger and smarter'
Nigeria striker Franny Ordega has high hopes for new Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum, after the team sat without a coach for the past year.
Women's Power Rankings: Southern Africa's stars dominate in China
With most of Europe's big leagues yet to kick off, women's football in China and Scandinavia took top billing in September and Africa's stars shone.
Nigeria turns 60: Top six moments in their sporting history
On the 60th anniversary of Nigeria's independence, Colin Udoh looks back on the country's sporting highlights and picks six of the best.
Naija sneakers reference Super Eagles team kits
Nike is looking to take its game up a level with the release of a range of sneakers that are an ode to Nigerian heritage.
Power Rankings: Oshoala the obvious leader of Africa's women
While many of the top women's leagues around the world have yet to kick off, Africa was well-represented across Europe and China throughout August.
Nigeria's Oshoala on cancelling AWCON: 'It's a slap in our faces'
Nigeria and Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala has rebuked CAF for cancelling the Women's AFCON while merely postponing the men's tournament.
Nigeria suspends football activities due to coronavirus
Shutdown will affect all on-field activities, including the Nigeria Professional Football League, national teams and street football, the NFF said.
U.S., South Korea and Nigeria get bold new Nike kits for 2020
Nike unveiled new kits for the United States, South Korea and Nigeria for 2020, and all three countries fashion bold designs that will turn heads.
Chiejine's death highlights lack of Nigerian attention toward female footballers
Ifeanyi Chiejine and other members of the 1999 Super Falcons deserve national honors and reward for their services to Nigeria, writes Colin Udoh.
Young guns shine but sorry Nigeria must go back to basics
Colin Udoh assesses Nigeria's campaign at the FIFA Women's World Cup, where they progressing to the knockout stage for the first time in 20 years.
Nigeria stage sit-in at WWC over unpaid bonuses
Nigeria players are staging a sit-in protest, refusing to leave their hotel at the Women's World Cup until all their outstanding bonuses are paid.
Germany reach last eight with win over Nigeria
Two-time champions Germany continued their unbeaten run at the Women's World Cup when they beat Nigeria 3-0 to qualify for the quarterfinals.
France secure Women's World Cup win over Nigeria after VAR saves the day
France had already booked their spot in the knockout stages, but Les Bleus looked far from their best against a Nigerian team looking to advance.
VAR helps France to group-topping win over Nigeria
France preserved their perfect record to top Group A at the women's World Cup with a 1-0 win against 10-woman Nigeria.
Nigeria upset South Korea for rare World Cup win
Nigeria took their chances against the run of play on Wednesday to beat South Korea 2-0 for rare success at the women's World Cup.
Hegerberg-less Norway canter past Nigeria
Ada Hegerberg wasn't needed as Norway kicked off their women's World Cup Group A campaign with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Nigeria on Saturday.
Nigeria Super Falcons ready to fulfil potential - Dennerby
Nigeria coach Thomas Dennerby says the Super Falcons have the potential to reach the latter stages of FIFA Women's World Cup in France.
2019 Women's World Cup team previews: Nigeria
Nigeria might not have the talent to advance past the group stage this year, but in 2023, we'd better watch out.
Nigeria victory is a stepping stone to World Cup - Jane
South Africa's opening AWCON victory over Nigeria should set the tone for Banyana to qualify for the World Cup, according to Refiloe Jane.
Nigeria still AWCON favourites, but not by much
Only seven countries have been to every FIFA Women's World Cup since its inception in 1991, and Nigeria is a member of that class. For now...
Improved performance key to Falconets progression
Nigeria's will need to improve significantly if they hope to topple Spain in the Women's Under-20 World Cup quarter-finals on Friday.
Women's football on the up in Africa
Record numbers, excellent football, a surprise winner. The 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations proves that women's football is on an upwards trajectory.
2019 WWC Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| South Korea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
2019 Team LeadersFIFA Women's World Cup
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFIFA Women's World Cup
Goal Difference-5Tied-19th
Goals Scored2Tied-17th
Assists1Tied-16th
Goals Conceded7Tied-17th