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Super Falcons’ coach emerges WAFCON best tactician
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Super Falcons coach, Justin Madugu, has been named the Best Coach of the Tournament at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) held in Morocco. The senior women’s national team overcame numerous hurdles, including a hard-fought final victory over host nation Morocco, to clinch a record 10th WAFCON title. Madugu’s tactical brilliance and leadership…
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Musawa hails Super Falcons’ resilience, celebrates 10th title win
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their historic victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), describing it as a proud moment for the nation. The Super Falcons pulled off a dramatic comeback in the final match against Morocco on Saturday in…
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Tinubu celebrates Super Falcons’ WAFCON victory in video call, says ‘Nigeria is proud of you’
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has praised the Super Falcons for their triumphant performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), describing their 3-2 victory over Morocco as a moment of national pride and continental significance. Speaking via video call directly to the team in the dressing room after the match, President Tinubu congratulated the players…
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Ajibade, Nnadozie win WAFCON best player, goalkeeper awards
By Tosin Omojola – Super Falcons’ captain Rasheedat Ajibade and the team’s goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie spiced up the team’s 10th Women Africa Cup of Nations title with individual awards Ajibade put up outstanding performance in the tourney, emerging the best player in three games, prior to the final. Nnadozie on the other hand, kept clean sheets from the preliminary stage…
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Tinubu congratulates Super Falcons on WAFCON victory
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, securing their record 10th continental title. A statement issued on Saturday by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga said “The Super Falcons’ spectacular performance tonight in Rabat, coming from behind to…
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PHOTOS: Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu celebrates Super Falcons
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu celebrating the victory of the Super Falcons at the WAFCON finals.
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Super Falcons lift 10th African Women’s trophy after defeating Morocco
The Super Falcons made a remarkable comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final on Saturday. The Falcons have now lifted a 10th African Women’s trophy. Justin Madugu’s charges were hoping to avenge the 2024 semi-final defeat by the North Africans. Despite an early pressure from the Falcons, the Moroccans would draw first…
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Tinubu hails Super Falcons’ heroics, sends delegation to WAFCON final
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of encouragement to Nigeria’s Super Falcons ahead of their showdown with host nation Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat. In a statement issued Thursday evening, President Tinubu praised the team’s exceptional performance throughout the tournament, commending their determination, discipline, and…
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Super Falcons set for WAFCON final clash against Morocco
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Super Falcons face a tough hurdle in their bid to claim a tenth Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, as they go up against host nation Morocco in the final of the 13th edition of the championship. The Justin Madugu-tutored Falcons will need to be at their best, as they not only face a…
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Justin Madugu: The man redefining the rules
From the group stage to the final, Nigeria’s journey at the 2024 CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has been one of tactical brilliance, composure under pressure, and collective strength. Under Justin Madugu, the Super Falcons have rediscovered their competitive edge—remaining unbeaten, conceding just once, and defeating three former champions en route to the final. Whether dispatching Tunisia with…
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