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Super Falcons step up training for WAFCON warm-up matches

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5 days ago

February 27, 2026

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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Ademola Lookman starts in Copa del Rey rematch vs Barcelona

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16 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Kenny Malone

Ademola Lookman is most likely to start for Atletico Madrid in tonight’s Copa del Rey semifinal return leg at Barcelona.

The Super Eagles forward scored a goal and made an assist for Atletico to thrash Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg.

Ademola Lookman only played the first half of his club’s last La Liga match against Real Oviedo this past weekend s second striker alongside Alexander Sorloth.

In the likely starting XI from Monday’s final training, he was played from the left flank with Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez the two strikers in a 4-4-2 formation.

Atletico seek to reach their first Copa del Rey final since 2020.

Kick-off is 9pm.

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Trabzonspor give injury update on goal hero Nwaiwu

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16 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Logan Mclaughlin

Turkish giants Trabzonspor have provided an update on the injury suffered by defender Chibuike Nwaiwu.

Trabzonspor announced that Nwaiwu, who scored twice in a 3-1 home win over Fatih Karagumruk at the weekend, suffered a thigh injury during the game.

An MRI scan showed that the defender suffered bleeding and edema in the inner left thigh that forced him out of the game.

Trabzonspor doctor Ahmet Besir said the player has begun treatment of the muscle injury.

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Moses Usor is Man of the Match

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2 days ago

March 2, 2026

Bryce Mullins

Moses Usor posted a Man of the match performance for Austrian club LASK FC in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Austria Wien.

LASK are third on the league table with 34 points in 21 games.

The 24-year-old forward opened the goal scoring for the visiting team in the 23rd minute.

He went on to assist Christoph Lang in the 73rd minute to give his side a 2-1 lead.

The former Slavia Praha player has now scored eight goals in 20 league games and one in the cup games.

He was substituted in the 74th minute with Maximilian Entrup.

Nigerian-American George Bello was in action for LASK for the entire duration of the game.

Samuel Adeniran was an 81st minute substitute for LASK as he replaced Sasa Kalajdzic, while another Nigerian at the club Emmanuel Michael was an unused substitute.

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