Super Falcons Celebrate the Trophy

 

Nigeria Super Falcons Win Comeback 10th WAFCON Cup against Morocco

Nigeria staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 and lift their 10th TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday night of 26 July, 2025.

Trailing 2-0 at half-time in front of a partisan Moroccan crowd, the Super Falcons showed their pedigree and resilience, clawing their way back into the match with a display of clinical finishing and sheer determination to cement their status as queens of African football.

Ghana Clinches WAFCON Bronze after Penalty Shootout with South Africa

Ghana held their nerve in a dramatic penalty shootout to defeat South Africa and claim the bronze medal at the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Casablanca on Friday night of 25^th July, 2025. After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, the Black Queens triumphed 4-3 in the shootout at Stade Larbi Zaouli to seal third place in the tournament.

It was a fitting end to a thrilling encounter between two fierce rivals with a history of closely contested matches at WAFCON.

Nigeria Thrashes Zambia to Reach Semi-Finals at WAFCON 2024

Nigeria Super Falcons cruised into the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2024) with a statement 5-0 victory over Zambia on 18^th July, 2025 at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca.

The Zambia Copper Queens had been expected to pose a tough challenge for the record 9-time champions, but were blown away by a stunning performance which was underlined by clinical finishing.

The West Africans never looked back after centre-back Osinachi Ohale was left unmarked at a free-kick in the second minute and headed past Petronella Musole.

Nigerian Super Falcons Draws Algeria Progresses to Quarter Final @WAFCON

Nigeria Super Falcons played goalless draw with their Algeria counterpart for the ongoing Women African Cup of Nations (WACON) tournament on Sunday, 13 July, 2025, in Casablanca, Morocco.

Nigeria sets up a quarter-final showdown with Zambia at the 2024 WACON after  a 0-0 draw with Algeria secured the Super Falcons top spot in Group B.

The result in Casablanca also meant the North Africans progressed to the last eight, where they will face the second-placed finisher in Group C.

Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona Passes On @91

The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, passed on at the age of 91 on Sunday, 13 July, 2025, just hours after the announcement of the demise of his longtime friend, former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.

Adetona, who ascended the throne in 1960, was one of Nigeria’s longest-reigning traditional rulers and widely revered for his contributions to the sociopolitical development of Ijebuland and Ogun State at large.

Nigeria Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies @82

Nigeria's former president, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), who led the country twice as a military head of state and a democratic president, died in London on Sunday, 13 July, 2025. President Buhari reportedly died in London at about 4:30 p.m. (1530 GMT), following a prolonged illness.

The Presidency spokesperson said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and his Chief-of-Staff to travel to London to collect and accompany Buhari's body back to Nigeria for burial.

Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja Next Olubadan-in-Waiting

Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, is on the verge of becoming the next Olubadan of Ibadanland (44th Olubadan of Ibadanland), following the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin (the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland) on 7th July, 2025.

As the Otun Olubadan, the highest-ranking chief in the civil line, Ladoja is positioned first in line for the throne under the unique rotational system that governs the Ibadan traditional leadership.

Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Passes On at 90

The 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors in the early hours of Monday, 7th July 2025, at the age of 90. Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, mourns his passing.

The Governor received the delegation from the family of the late traditional ruler, which included the former President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) and Aare Mayegun of Ibadanland, Chief Bayo Oyero; younger brother of the deceased Olubadan, Mr Osuolale Owolabi Olakulehin; and son of the deceased, Aremo Olasumbo Owolabi.

Ex-Nigerian Super Eagles Legend, Peter Rufai Dies at 61

The former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, fondly known as “Dodo Mayana,” passed away on Thursday, 3 July 2025, after a brief illness.  He was  aged 61.

In a statement released by the family, they acknowledged the shock that greeted Rufai’s sudden demise but noted their gratitude to God for the impactful and illustrious life he lived.

“With total submission to the will of Almighty God, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the transition to glory of our father and brother, the legendary former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Prince Peter ‘Dodo Mayana’ Rufai,” the family said.

Students Protest Renaming of the Poly Ibadan after Ex-Governor

Students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan in Oyo are protesting the decision of the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to rename the institution after a former governor of old Oyo.

On 26 June 2025, the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, renamed The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State after Omololu Olunloyo, a late former governor of the old Oyo state.