All posts tagged "Super Falcons"
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![Nigeria gets five 2023 CAF Awards top-three entries Nigeria will be in contention for 2023 CAF awards as, Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Deborah Abiodun and the Super Falcons have made the top-three shortlist for award categories. This is according to official announcement by the Confederation of African football [CAF] via its X handle on Thursday, December 7, 2023. CAF trimmed the list of nominees to three for the men and women award categories ahead of the grand-ceremony in Morocco, this weekend. In the men's category, Victor Osimhen will battle, Mohamed Salah [Egypt] and Achraf Hakimi [Morocco] for the Player of the year award. In the women's category, Nigeria is in contention in four categories. Super Falcons and FC Barcelona striker, Asisat Oshoala is up against South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana and Barbara Banda of Zambia for the Women’s player of the year award. Oshoala who has won the award for a record five times will eye a sixth crown with Thembi Kgatlana expected to mount a serious challenge. Paris FC and Super Falcons star, Chiamaka Nnadozie is favourite to land the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. The 22-year old is in the top-three alongside Khadija Er-Rmichi of Morocco and South Africa’s Andile Dlamini. Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun will face Comfort Yeboah of Ghana and Morocco’s Nesryne El Chad for the Young Player of the Year, award. Also, the Super Falcons of Nigeria , are in the top-three for the National Team of the Year (Women) award. Fast-rising Morocco and current African champions South Africa, complete the shortlist for that category. American coach, Randy Waldrum is not in the top-three for the Coach of the Year award. Reynald Pedro of Morocco, Desiree Ellis of South Africa, and Jerry Tshabalala of Mamelodi Sundowns are preferred to the former Super Falcons coach. The 2023 CAF Awards ceremony will take place in Morocco on December 11, 2023.](https://theathletic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/images-4-8-1280x720-1-450x270.jpeg)
![Nigeria gets five 2023 CAF Awards top-three entries Nigeria will be in contention for 2023 CAF awards as, Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Deborah Abiodun and the Super Falcons have made the top-three shortlist for award categories. This is according to official announcement by the Confederation of African football [CAF] via its X handle on Thursday, December 7, 2023. CAF trimmed the list of nominees to three for the men and women award categories ahead of the grand-ceremony in Morocco, this weekend. In the men's category, Victor Osimhen will battle, Mohamed Salah [Egypt] and Achraf Hakimi [Morocco] for the Player of the year award. In the women's category, Nigeria is in contention in four categories. Super Falcons and FC Barcelona striker, Asisat Oshoala is up against South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana and Barbara Banda of Zambia for the Women’s player of the year award. Oshoala who has won the award for a record five times will eye a sixth crown with Thembi Kgatlana expected to mount a serious challenge. Paris FC and Super Falcons star, Chiamaka Nnadozie is favourite to land the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. The 22-year old is in the top-three alongside Khadija Er-Rmichi of Morocco and South Africa’s Andile Dlamini. Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun will face Comfort Yeboah of Ghana and Morocco’s Nesryne El Chad for the Young Player of the Year, award. Also, the Super Falcons of Nigeria , are in the top-three for the National Team of the Year (Women) award. Fast-rising Morocco and current African champions South Africa, complete the shortlist for that category. American coach, Randy Waldrum is not in the top-three for the Coach of the Year award. Reynald Pedro of Morocco, Desiree Ellis of South Africa, and Jerry Tshabalala of Mamelodi Sundowns are preferred to the former Super Falcons coach. The 2023 CAF Awards ceremony will take place in Morocco on December 11, 2023.](https://theathletic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/images-4-8-1280x720-1-80x80.jpeg)
767Latest NewsOsimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie, Abiodun, Super Falcons to fly Nigeria’s flag at 2023 CAF awards
Nigeria will be in contention for 2023 CAF awards as, Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Deborah Abiodun and the Super Falcons...
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456Super FalconsNigeria defeat Cape Verde to book 2024 WAFCON spot
Nigeria qualified for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament following a 7-1 aggregate win over Cape Verde in the final...
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Super Falcons trash Cape Verde In 2024 WAFCON Qualification first-leg
The Super Falcons of Nigeria trashed Cape Verde 5-0 in a 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualification first-leg match. THE ATHLETIC...
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596Uncategorized‘ Super Falcons will not underrate Cape Verde ‘ – Payne, Madugu promise
Super Falcons of Nigeria stand-in coach, Justin Madugu and midfielder Toni Payne have promised the team will not underrate Cape Verde when...
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864Super FalconsNigeria 4-0 Ethiopia: Super Falcons reach final qualifying round for 2024 Paris Olympics
Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Tuesday, October 31, defeated Ethiopia at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja to reach the final qualifying round for...
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607Super FalconsEthiopia Women’s team Coach Reveals how they can defeat Nigeria In Abuja
Ethiopia Women’s National Team Coach, Firew Hailegebriel has revealed what his girls must do to defeat the Super Falcons of Nigeria in...
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548OlympicsParis Olympics Qualifier: Rasheedat Ajibade scores as Nigeria hold Ethiopia In Addis Ababa
Atletico Madrid Femininé forward, Rasheedat Ajibade scored a 52nd minute equalizer as Nigeria’s Super Falcons held Ethiopia to a 1-1 draw in...
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741Super FalconsSuper Falcons arrive Addis Ababa for Paris Olympics qualifier vs Ethiopia
The Super Falcons of Nigeria arrived in Addis Ababa on Sunday evening to begin preparation for the Paris Olympics Qualifier vs Ethiopia....
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Twenty-two Super Falcons Invited for Paris 2024 Olympics Qualifier vs Ethiopia
Nigeria have named a strong twenty-two Super Falcons players list for the Paris 2024 Olympics Qualifier vs Ethiopia. oalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender...
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535SportsOnome Ebi set to become oldest player at FIFA Women’s World Cup
Onome Ebi, Super Falcons captain and veteran defender is set to become the oldest player at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup....
