I simply show them a photo of my dad” – Plumptre on Super Falcons players questioning her Nigerian identity

England-born Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre, shared her experience of how her national teammates were skeptical about her Nigerian heritage. She mentioned that this was the initial response from the Nigerian women during her first training camp with the national team. Plumptre hails from Leicester and has played more than 25 matches for England’s Young … Read more

The Super Falcons of Nigeria won a friendly international match against the Lionesses of Cameroon, 2-0

In Tuesday’s international friendly at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Nigeria’s super falcons defeated Cameroon’s lioness 2-0. In the nineteenth minute, following a penalty following a foul by a Cameroonian defender, captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored. In the 43rd minute, Ajibade scored twice with a slick finish after receiving a lovely cross from Babajide … Read more

NFF rehires Karlsson as fitness coach for the Super Falcons

The return of Per Karlsson, a seasoned fitness trainer, has bolstered the Super Falcons’ technical crew, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In preparation for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the Super Falcons are stepping up their game. Karlsson, who competed in the hammer throw in the past, was the … Read more