Super Falcons

January 5, 2017

Iheanacho, Iwobi, Falcons shine at #GloCAFAwards2016

Nigeria and Manchester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho has won the Most Promising Talent award at the 2016 GLO CAF Awards holding in Abuja. Iheanacho has been influential for both club and country. Arsenal player, Alex Iwobi also clinched the Youth Player award. Triumphant Super Falcons of Nigeria won the Women’s National Team of the Year.... Read More

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December 20, 2016

Super Falcons confirm receipt of payment of allowances

Members of the Super Falcons have confirmed payment of their allowances by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The players had protested the non-payment of their allowances and bonuses after winning the African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Cameroon. Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari had promised that the Federal Government will pay in 48 hours, after the... Read More

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Solomon Dalung YNaija

December 19, 2016

We swear, we are tired of Solomon Dalung

We received satisfying news from the Presidency on Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari has plans to reshuffle his cabinet and drop 10 ministers. The joy that comes from knowing that there are high chances Solomon Dalung may be moving out of our lives for good in 2017, is inexplicable. It’s one reason and none other. We... Read More

Thinking Through

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December 17, 2016

N7.28trillion budget, 38.5 per cent | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N7.28trillion – The cost of the 2017 budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to the joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. 38.5 per cent – The percentage of candidates who made credits in five subjects including Mathematics and English at the November/December WAEC exams. N471.8million – The amount released by the Federal Government... Read More

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December 17, 2016

The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week

These are the top 10 stories that drove conversations this week. Non-payment of Super Falcons’ allowances The victorious Super Falcons during the week protested the non-payment of their allowances and bonuses by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The players seized the AWCON trophy and vowed not to vacate their hotel rooms until they are paid.... Read More

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December 16, 2016

FG releases N471.8m for payment of Eagles, Falcons allowances’ to NFF

The Federal Government has released the funds required to pay all outstanding bonuses and allowances owed the super Eagles and the Super Falcons to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In a statement by the Director for Information in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Kenechukwu Offie, the federal said it paid the... Read More

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December 16, 2016

Falcons should understand that these are challenging times – NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on Friday said times are hard and it expected the Super Falcons to understand. In a statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Media and Communications, the Federation thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for coming to its rescue. “We are grateful to the Presidency for the prompt action, and we believe... Read More

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December 15, 2016

YNaija Analysis: The shameful treatment of the Super Falcons

The Super Falcons made the nation proud once again by emerging champions at the recently concluded African Women Cup of Nations tournament. For coming tops, the Falcons are to get about $16,500 in tournament money. However, since they won the championship on the 3rd of December, they have been owed their cash prize including bonuses... Read More

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December 14, 2016

YNaija’s 12 Days of Christmas: The super-duper Falcons

In a lot of ways, 2016 has been a very stressful year. Hopefully, it hasn’t been as stressful for you as it has been for our dear nation, Nigeria. Still, there is a lot to be thankful for. And so, in our special version of ’12 days of Christmas’, we’ll remind you – with the... Read More

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December 14, 2016

Dalung was in Cameroon but never visited us – Falcons

Members of the Super Falcons on Wednesday said Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung refused to visit the team even though he was in Cameroon. They said this during a meeting with the Senate Committee on Sports in Abuja over their unpaid allowances. One of the players said they only realized Dalung and President of the Nigerian... Read More

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December 14, 2016

Timeline: #PayFalcons | This is how we got here

Nigeria has a habit of treating its heroes shabbily and with disdain. This trend has been a norm over the years, from one administration to another, and it’s apparent that government hardly ever takes any action until they are pushed to the wall – either by public outcry or protests. The case of Nigeria’s triumphant,... Read More

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December 14, 2016

Unpaid allowances: You’d be paid in 48 hours, Kyari assures Falcons

The issue of unpaid allowances between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Super Falcons will be resolved in two days, according to Abba Kyari. Kyari, who is the Chief Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari made the declaration on Wednesday when he addressed the players who staged a protest to the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock.... Read More

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December 14, 2016

BREAKING: Super Falcons protest non-payment of allowances (PHOTOS)

Nigeria’s female football team, the Super Falcons are currently at the gate of the National Assembly protesting the non-payment of their allowances by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The Falcons are yet to be paid their allowances after winning the African Women Championship for the eighth time, defeating hosts Cameroon 1-0 in the final. The... Read More

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December 14, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Super Falcons to storm Aso Rock in protest The Super Falcons will on Wednesday storm the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja to protest against the non-payment of their entitlements. 2. This is the only reason why Tinubu will leave the APC – Chieftain There have been... Read More

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December 14, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari to present 2017 budget on Wednesday | Super Falcons to storm Aso Rock in protest | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Buhari to present 2017 budget on Wednesday – YNaija Super Falcons to storm Aso Rock in protest – YNaija This is the only reason why Tinubu will leave the APC – Chieftain – YNaija Pictures from Zahra Buhari’s bridal shower – YNaija IGP sets up c’ttee to tackle cattle... Read More

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December 14, 2016

Super Falcons to storm Aso Rock in protest

The Super Falcons will on Wednesday storm the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja to protest against the non-payment of their entitlements. According to a statement by one of the organisers of the planned protest, Aderonke Bello-Ogunleye, obtained by AfricanFootball.com, the team woul visit the State House during the Federal Executive Council meeting that will hold on... Read More

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December 11, 2016

From weddings to elections | See our top 10 photos from the past week

From the very private presidential wedding to Ghana deciding on Change, see our top 10 photos from the past week below: President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has dominated the news this week: both for his win and the similarities he shares with President Muhammadu Buhari. In this photo, Adebola Williams of Red Media... Read More

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Asisat Oshoala YNaija

December 10, 2016

We’ve been treated badly for years – Asisat Oshoala

Top scorer at the just concluded African Women Championship, Asisat Oshoala says the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has treated the Super Falcons badly for years. The Falcons, who won the Championship in Cameroon are currently having a sit in in an hotel over unpaid allowances. Speaking with BBC Sport on Friday, the Nigeria and Arsenal... Read More

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December 9, 2016

We are so sorry Mr. Dalung: We promise to research your context before quoting you next time

Since this whole exercise of being Minister for you is an opportunity to give us classwork. We are sorry. Last Saturday, the Nigerian female football team, Super Falcons won the 2016 African Women’s Cup of Nations beating Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses 1-0. The win did not come as too much of a surprise since it’s the eighth... Read More

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December 8, 2016

We did not expect Falcons to win AWCON – Sports Minister

Minister for Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung says no one expected the Super Falcons to lift the 2016 African Women Championship on Saturday in Cameroon. Dalung made the disclosure on Thursday while speaking to State House correspondents on the issue of the non-payment of the players’ allowances. “It is unfortunate that we are celebrating victory of the... Read More

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December 7, 2016

Recession behind non-payment of Falcons – Lai Mohammed

Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has blamed the non-payment of allowances of the Super Falcons to the economic situation in the country. Mohammed said this on Wednesday while speaking with State House correspondents after the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting. He said, “The Minister of Youth and Sports raised the issue today at... Read More

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December 7, 2016

Super Falcons seize AWCON trophy over unpaid allowances

The Super Falcons have seized and promised not to release the trophy they won at the African Women’s Championship in Cameroon if their bonuses and allowances are not paid by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), African Football reports. It was gathered that the team is being owed N238.05million, an amount that has accumulated over time.... Read More

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December 7, 2016

Playing for Nigeria is one of my regrets – Ordega

Super Falcons forward Francisca Ordega has said she regrets playing for Nigeria even as she had other countries she could have decided to represent, AfricanFootball reports. Ordega decried the lack of support for women’s football in Nigeria. The striker who was part of the victorious Falcons team in Cameroon said women football was not encouraged... Read More

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December 6, 2016

We have no funds to pay Falcons – NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it currently has no funds to pay players and officials of the Super Falcons all their entitlements for winning the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON). A statement by NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, quoted the Federation’s General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, as saying it did not have the money... Read More

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December 4, 2016

Victorious Super Falcons arrive Nigeria

Nigeria’s victorious Super Falcons who win the tenth edition of the African Women’s Championship (AWCON) have arrived Lagos, Premium Times reports. The team which beat hosts Cameroon by a lone goal touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International airport is expected to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari. The Captain of the Falcons, Rita Chikwelu, expressed delight... Read More

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December 4, 2016

Buhari, Jonathan congratulate Falcons on AWCON victory

The victory of the Super Falcons at the tenth African Women Championship has been greeted with joy across the country. The Falcons clinched their eighth title of the competition which has held ten times. Desire Oparanozie scored the winner in the 90th minute against host nation Cameroon President Muhammadu Buhari and former president Goodluck Jonathan... Read More

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December 3, 2016

BREAKING: Super Falcons win 8th AWCON title

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have emerged African champions for the 8th time after defeating host, Cameroon 1-0 on Saturday. A powerful strike by Desire Oparanozie at the 86th minute ensured a victory for the Falcons. Falcons coach, Florence Omagbemi makes history as the first person to win the continental championship both as a player... Read More

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November 30, 2016

AWCON: Buhari, Saraki hail Falcons qualification for final

President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the Super Falcons for qualifying for the final of the African Women Cup of Nations. The Falcons defeated South Africa’s Bayana Bayana 1-0 in a keenly contested match in Limbe, Cameroon. Nigeria scored in the second half through striker Desire Oparanozie in the 53rd minute. “Our Super Falcons have made... Read More

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