WAFCON 2024: Second Half Versus Morocco Was All Or Nothing For Us – Esther Okoronkwo
The most outstanding player in Saturday's final at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Esther Okoronkwo has disclosed that the Super Falcons were able to beat the hosts because they knew what defeat would mean to them after the game. Sports247 reports that the AFC Toronto of Canada attacker first scored a 66th-minute crucial penalty that revived...
Justin Madugu: A Decade of Carving His Golden Moment From From Corridors of Champions
In a career defined by perseverance, patience, and quiet excellence, Justin Madugu has finally stepped into the spotlight and he did so in golden fashion. At 61, Madugu led the Super Falcons of Nigeria to a historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, popularly referred to as La Decima, coined Mission X at home, marking the country’s dominance...
WAFCON 2024: President Tinubu Singles Out Rasheedat Ajibade, Esther Okoronkwo For Special Praise
As celebrations continue across Nigeria, following Saturday's victory of the country's female national team, Super Falcons, at this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has singled out the duo of Rasheedat Ajibade and Esther Okoronkwo for special praise. Sports247 reports that, during a video call to the team a few minutes after they beat...
FIBA AfroBasket Women 2025: D’Tigress Target Mozambique Scalp For Quarter Berth After Dominant Win Over Rwanda
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will return to action on Monday, July 28, when they take on Mozambique in their second Group D game at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025 tournament in Abidjan. The clash is scheduled for 16:00 local time at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, as the reigning African champions look to build on their impressive 92-45...
Mission X Accomplished: Abuja Residents to See Women AFCON Trophy on Monday as NFF Plans Open Bus Parade
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and environs will have a rare view of the Women Africa Cup of Nations trophy – the most coveted diadem in African women football – when the Super Falcons arrive in Nigeria on Monday. The victorious contingent is scheduled to touch down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by noon on Monday and...
Lagos 2025: “Africa Youth Table Tennis Championship Will Produce More Arunas and Assars,” – Bagueka Stresses Youth Development
Alfred Bagueka, President of the Cameroon Table Tennis Federation and Deputy President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), has emphasized the importance of youth development in Africa's quest to rise in global table tennis rankings. Speaking to Sports247 ahead of the 2025 ITTF Africa Youth Championship in Lagos, Bagueka outlined the vision driving the continent’s table tennis development initiatives. Read...
Youngsters ignite Lagos for 2025 ITTF African Youth Championships
As the Festival of Table Tennis continues, Lagos is set to host over 150 young talents from across the continent at the 2025 ITTF African Youth Championships. The event kicks off on Sunday, July 27, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium. Speaking at the press briefing held on Sunday, July 27, ITTF Africa President Wahid Oshodi described the...
D’Tigress Forward Murjanatu Musa Highlights Areas for Improvement Despite Ruthless Victory Over Rwanda to Extend AfroBasket Streak to 25 Wins
Nigerian forward Murjanatu Musa has called for greater defensive discipline despite D’Tigress' emphatic 92–45 victory over Rwanda in their second game of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket on Saturday. The win, recorded at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, marks Nigeria’s 25th consecutive victory in the tournament — a dominant streak stretching back to 2015. Read Also: WAFCON 2024:...
WAFCON 2024: Winning Coach Justin Madugu Reveals Secrets Behind Super Falcons’ Stunning Comeback Against Morocco
Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu, has credited his team's mental resilience and halftime adjustments for their remarkable comeback victory over Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The final, played in a packed stadium, saw Nigeria trailing 2-0 just 24 minutes into the encounter, as host nation Morocco capitalized on early defensive lapses...
Ajibade, Nnadozie, Madugu Win Top Honors as Nigeria Sweep WAFCON 2024 Awards
Nigeria's triumphant campaign at the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) was further crowned with individual accolades, as Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and head coach Justin Madugu emerged as top winners following the Super Falcons’ dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over hosts Morocco in the final in Rabat. The Super Falcons, trailing 2-0 at half-time, produced one of...
