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Super Falcons step up training for WAFCON warm-up matches
Super Falcons have stepped up their preparation for two warm-up friendlies against Cameroon ahead of next month’s WAFCON in Morocco.
On Wednesday, the reigning African champions trained at the Stade Omnisport Ahmadu Ahidjo annex, but will today make use of the main stadium (venue of the Super Falcons’ 1-0 defeat of the Indomitable Lionesses in the Final of the 10th Women AFCON tournament in 2016).
Expected to hit the Falcons camp before training on Thursday is Israel-based defender Sikiratu Isah.
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie, and forward Chinwendu Ihezuo are expected at the team’s camp after training Thursday.
Mexico-based wing back Chidinma Okeke and midfielder Halimatu Ayinde are being expected in Yaounde Friday.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and 16 other players are already ensconced in the Super Falcons’ Hilton Hotel abode in Yaounde ahead of two matches against Cameroon Saturday and Tuesday next week.
Both matches have been scheduled for the Military Stadium in Yaounde on Saturday, 28th February and Tuesday, 3rd March respectively.
The two teams are using the games to attain excellent form and shape ahead of participation in the 14th Women Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco, 17th March – 3rd April 2026.
Cup-holders and 10-time champions Nigeria will contest in Group C of the final tournament alongside Zambia, Egypt and debutants Malawi, with their first match coming up against Malawi on 18th March in Casablanca.
The 2016 runners-up Cameroon are up against Ghana, Mali and debutants Cape Verde in Group D, with their first match against Mali on 18th March in Fes.
Canada-based returnee playmaker Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene is also in camp, alongside goalkeepers Comfort Erhabor and Fatima Oloko, defenders Glory Ogbonna, Oluwatosin Demehin, Shukurat Oladipo and Kafayat Shittu, midfielders Christy Ucheibe, Esther Onyenezide, Precious Christopher and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Gift Monday, Joy Omewa, Favour Nkwocha, Folashade Ijamilusi and Rinsola Babajide.
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Victor Osimhen scored his 10th goal in the Turkish Super Lig tonight.
Galatasaray beat Alanyaspor 3-1 at home to consolidate their leadership of the Super Lig with Osimhen netting the third goal in the 83rd minute.
It was a gift presented to the Super Eagles striker by the opposing goalkeeper.
This was moments after he was denied at point-blank range by the same goalkeeper.
He also assisted for his team’s second goal.
Galatasaray now have 58 points from 24 matches, five points clear of second-placed Fenerbache, who have a game in hand.
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Turkish Super Lig leading scorer Paul Onuachu has boasted that his hard work, quality and goals have done the talking for him as he has not had to pay the media to hype him.
Onuachu is the leading scorer in Turkey with 18 goals and two assists.
The 31-year-old striker posted on social media: “No paid media. No bought hype. Just hard work, quality and goals.”
In his previous stint with Trabzonspor, he fired 15 goals.
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Adedire Mebude combined with fellow Nigerian Ibrahim Olawoyin to score his first goal for Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig today.
The 21-year-old winger from the Manchester City Academy completed the 3-0 routing of home team Kasimpasa in the 80th minute with an assist by Olawoyin.
He earned a personal rating of 8.0 points, while Olawoyin was awarded 7.4 points.
Rizespor are 10th in the standings with 27 points from 24 matches.
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