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Falode Congratulates Nnadozie, extols Gusau’s Women Football Development Initiatives

The Chairperson of the Women’s Football Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ms Aisha Falode, has congratulated Super Falcons of Nigeria and Paris Football Club goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, for her consistent heroic displays for both club and country.

The former Rivers Angels goalkeeper made a penalty save to help her club Paris Football Club keep a clean sheet in a second leg match against Wolfsburg ladies of Germany at home having played a 3 all draw in Germany. Her performance earned her club qualification to the group stage of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Falode, a former Chairperson of the Nigerian Women Football League board who brought her expertise to the development and professionalism of the women’s league in Nigeria, while Chiamaka was still playing in the domestic league stated that: “Chiamaka’s courageous displays in the past can not be overlooked.

“It is no longer news that the same impeccable display by her, saving two penalties against a traditional Arsenal Ladies that ended their campaign in the Uefa Women’s Champions League in same qualifiers. This shows that she is a Worldclass goalkeeper and a good ambassador of the NWFL.”

Aisha Falode, who is a board member of the Nigeria Football Federation and was the Head of Delegation for the Nigeria team to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France 2019 inputted that the World Cup was the turning point for Chiamaka.

Falode explained further that, Nnadozie used that platform to set a record as the youngest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet at that level , she was 18 years old then.

“Nigerians are yet to forget her heroic performance at the recently concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand.
She not only started the journey of the ouster of the current Olympic Champions, Canada, out of the World Cup with her heroic penalty save and the player of the match award.“

The former member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Media Committee was emphatic that Chiamaka deserved to be among the top goalkeepers shortlisted by FIFA and top 3 nominees for the 2023 CAF Woman Player of The Year.

“She is arguably the best goalkeeper in Africa. Her composure, command in between the sticks, leadership qualities and sound judgement are attributes that distinguish her.

Ever since she took over from Tochukwu Oluehi in the Senior Women World Cup held in France 2019, it has been from one accolade to the other for her.

Her Rise can not be complete without the Nigeria Football Federation that gave her the platform for the world to see her and this she humbly acknowledged.”

Four years later Nnadozie proved her performance in France was not a fluke and showed how valuable she could be to the Super Falcons and Nigeria. She donned the captain’ band in Australia with a joyous consistent performance all through.

Chiamaka Nnadozie while speaking with Madam Aisha Falode popularly called ‘MamaSports’ beaming with smiles. ”I can only give God the Glory in my Football career.

“I want to make a huge difference in my career and also help Nigeria and my club at every level.
“I want to make Nigeria proud. Help me thank the NFF President, Gusau, for his consistent and incontestable support for the continued growth and development of all our national women’s teams since he came on board as the president of the NFF.

“I will also appreciate president Gusau for the opportunity I was given to serve and serve well.
I hope to consistently bring joy to my fans and Nigerians.“

Another Midfeild general of the Super Falcons, Christy Ucheibe,, also had a hand in SL Benfica’s progress to the group stage as they thrashed Apollon Limassol in the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifiers.

Ucheibe was one of the two players that successfully scored their kick from the penalty spot against England in the round of 16 , a game Falcons lost despite a spirited and well appreciated applause from fans all over the world.

Aisha Falode who is an elite CAF Match Co-ordinator was full of praises and thankful to President Ibrahim Musa Gusau whom in strong terms she stated is a leader that is very patient and believes in anall inclusive leadership style.

“He gave women leadership positions in the women’s football community and would do anything to support the growth of women football.

It is no surprise that the Flamingos our U17 team was the third best nation at the World Cup in India in their category.
Gusau had lunch with the young ladies, very fatherly and quite inspiring.

He also gave total support to the Super Falcons before, during and after the World Cup in Australia.

He has resolved to give total support to the Super Falcons in their quest to qualify for the next Olympics come July 2024.

Gusau is also confident that the Super Falcons will complete La Decimal in the next African Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco next year,“Falode rounded up.

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2026 World Cup Race: Osimhen’s double rejuvenates Nigeria’s campaign as he chases Yekini

 

Forward Victor Osimhen, who had not played any part in the campaign previously, rose stoutly to the occasion and boldly revamped Nigeria’s campaign for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.

 

The Super Eagles’ 2-0 win over Amavubi in Kigali on Friday did not take them to the top of group C of the African series, but it planted them back as one of the contenders in a pool in which they inexplicably fluffed nine of a possible 12 in their previous four matches. Turkish-based 2023 Africa Player of the Year Victor Osimhen played no part in any of those matches, for reasons of injury. Now, they have gone to six points, only four away from top-placed South Africa, who defeated Lesotho in a game played simultaneously as the one in Kigali.

 

On his first run-out in the campaign, it took Osimhen only 10 minutes to make a mark. Nigeria were awarded a free-kick on the left side of Rwanda’s area, and Ademola Lookman heaved it into the box where three white shirts were lurking. The best-placed of them, Osimhen, connected brilliantly and there was no attempt from goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari.

 

Six months ago, Ntwari was the hero as he denied the Eagles on so many occasions, with their 2025 AFCON qualifying match at the same venue ending scoreless. As Osimhen wheeled away in celebration, the full house inside the magnificent Amahoro Stadium, who had sung and clapped endlessly for three hours, fell silent.

 

Nigeria continued to dominate. Three minutes later, captain William Ekong headed over from Lookman’s corner, and in the 24th minute, France-based Simon Moses came close with an angled shot that Fiacre saw in good time and pushed over the sticks.

 

Two minutes into added time of the first period, Osimhen got his second. The Amavubi had launched another futile onslaught, and in a furious counter, Samuel Chukwueze headed the ball cleverly to beat the rearguard and set up Osimhen, who easily beat his marker and raced away, chipping the ball past a hapless Fiacre.

 

The three-time African champions spent the second half simply ensuring they controlled the pace of the game, as they look ahead to Tuesday’s home game against Zimbabwe on Day 6 of the qualification series.

 

In the event, Osimhen rose above Olusegun Odegbami in the number of goals for Nigeria: he now has 25 in 48 matches, making him second only to Rashidi Yekini (of blessed memory) who netted 37 goals in 58 matches. Odegbami had 23, while Yakubu Ayegbeni scored 21 and Ikechukwu Uche and Obafemi Martins scored 19 and 18 goals each.

 

The Super Eagles contingent will fly out of Kigali to Uyo on Saturday morning.

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More Talents Discovered As U-13 JOF Kids Cup Enters Round of 16

JOF U-13 Cup: It's Zamadek Boys vs HB Utility For Final

 

 

The 6th JOF U-13 Kids Cup has entered the Round of 16 stage with teams ready to slug it out this weekend for places in the Round of 8.

According to the organisers of the grassroots football tournament, Lagos State Grassroots Football Association, the following teams have secured their tickets moving into the next round of matches.

They are Strong Dove from Orile, B. Unit Boys from Lagos Mainland, Apapa Boys, Yinka Babes from Badagry, Abay Boys of Qjah, Miracle FC of Ijesha, First Class Boys of Lagos Island, Ikosi Boys of Ketu, First Class aboys from Lagos Island, HB Utility of Ilupeju and Oloto Babes of Otto.

Others are Versity Boys from Lagos Island, Idimu Bombers, Solution Boys from Apapa, Ultimate Villa of Ikorodu, Greater Tomorrow of Lagos Island and ThnaGod Boys of Oko Baba.

Sponsored by JOF Nigeria Limited, a wholly indigenous Nigerian company, which prides itself in the development of talent of the Nigerian youth, the U-13 JOF Kids Cup this year has been living up to expectations with that array of talent on display at various centres across the state.

Chairman Organising Committee of the tournament, Samuel Omolola attested to this fact when he told reporters at Lekki playground on Sunday that kudos should be given to the sponsor, JOF Nigeria Limited for giving the kids a platform to showcase their God-given talent.

 

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Gangling Striker Ibrahim Raheem Signs 2 year deal TopPro Sports Company

 

Talented young striker Ibrahim Raheem has signed a two-year management deal with leading sports company, TopPro Sports Management.

According to a statement from the Chairman of the sports company, Ayodele Thomas ESV, the Kwara-born talented striker, who is presently being eyed by a couple of top Nigerian teams, would enjoy professional management by the company, even as there are plans to help him to take his game to the next levels.

The tall and gangling youngster is renowned locally for his strength, discipline and goals scoring prowess, which Thomas reckons would help take his growing career to greater heights.

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