Tag: Super Falcons

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 14th of December

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 8th of December

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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AWCON: Super Falcons beat Kenya 4-0, to face S’Africa in the semis

Nigeria's female football team, the Super Falcons on Saturday thrashed Kenya 4-0 in their final group game at the African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON). The Falcons opened the scoring…

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