Super Falcons Qualify For WAFCON After Plumptre Equaliser In Benin Draw

October 28, (THEWILL) — Nigeria have qualified for the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw with the Republic of Benin on Tuesday evening. The result at the MKO Abiola Stadium confirmed a 3-1 aggregate victory for the reigning...

WAFCON: Super Falcons defeat Benin 3–1 on aggregate, seal qualification

Nigeria have qualified for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, after they beat Benin Republic 3-1 on aggregate on Tuesday. The Super Falcons won the first leg 2-0 in Lome, Togo They were then held to a 1-1 draw in the return leg in...

Benin Coach Confident Of Shock Win Over Super Falcons In WAFCON Qualifier

Benin Republic women’s national team coach, Abdoulaye Ouzerou, believes his side can spring a surprise against the Super Falcons when both teams meet in the return leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Abeokuta later today,...

Super Falcons draw with Benin, qualify for WAFCON 2026

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked a spot at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations despite a 1-1 home draw against Benin Republic in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Justine Madugu’s side won the final qualifying round fixture 3-1 on...

Women's Afconq Nigeria 1-1 Benin: Plumptre scores her first-ever goal for Super Falcons

The Super Falcons have booked their place at the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after playing out a 1-1 draw against the Republic of Benin on Tuesday evening. Ashleigh Plumptre opened her account for Nigeria with a fine first-half...

Abiodun Gifts Super Falcons ₦50m Ahead Of Benin Clash In Abeokuta

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has handed the Super Falcons a ₦50 million boost ahead of their all-important second-leg tie against the Amazons of the Benin Republic in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The governor made the...

WAFCON qualifier: Super Falcons unveil squad for Benin clash

The Super Falcons have released their starting lineup for the crucial second leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Benin Republic at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, Ogun State. In a post on its X handle on...

Benin-born Former Vatican Culture Secretary Dies at 83, Eulogized as “great theologian”

He further says the late Bishop’s passing “leaves a great void in the life of the Church and the intellectual world, but his radiant witness remains a precious spiritual and cultural legacy.” “We commend his soul to the mercy of the Lord, in the...

Dapo Abiodun Gifts Super Falcons ₦50m Ahead Of WAFCON Qualifier Vs Benin

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has gifted the Super Falcons ₦50 million ahead of the second leg of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 qualifier against the Amazons of the Benin Republic. Governor Abiodun announced the gesture...

Nigeria vs Benin Preview: Super Falcons seek to seal WAFCON ticket in Abeokuta

When the whistle blows at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, it will be more than just a qualifier; it will be a statement. The Super Falcons of Nigeria, Africa’s most decorated women’s team, return home with a two-goal cushion over the...

WAFCON 2026Q: Abiodun motivates Super Falcons with N50m ahead Benin clash 

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced a cash gift of N50m to the Super Eagles ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Benin Republic, Prompt News reports. Abiodun gave out...

WAFCON 2026Q: Beating Super Falcons difficult task – Benin coach Ouzerou

Amazons of Benin Republic head coach, Abdoulaye Ouzerou has admitted that his team is on a difficult mission in Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Benin Republic will be up against their neighbours in the second leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of...

Gov. Abiodun gifts Super Falcons N50m ahead of Benin clash

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced a ₦50 million support package for the Super Falcons ahead of their decisive second-leg 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Amazons of Benin Republic in Abeokuta, the state...

WAFCON 2026Q: Beating Super Falcons Won’t Be Easy — Benin Coach Ouzerou

Amazons of Benin head coach Abdoulaye Ouzerou says beating the Super Falcons will be a difficult task for his young team, reports Completesports.com. Benin lost the first leg 2-0 to the defending champions last Friday. The Super Falcons will be...

Abiodun gifts Super Falcons N50m ahead of Benin clash

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced a ₦50 million support package for the Super Falcons ahead of their decisive second-leg 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Amazons of Benin Republic in Abeokuta, the state...

We know Falcons better now — Benin coach

Head coach of the Benin Republic women’s national team, Abdoulaye Ouzerou, believes they stand a better chance of beating the Super Falcons to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations ticket after analysing the Nigerian side from their first leg...

Falcons Will Take Nothing for Granted Against Benin Tuesday’

Head Coach, Justine Madugu, has affirmed that champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons expect a tough game against the Amazons of Bénin Republic in Abeokuta this evening and will take nothing for granted against their less-adulated neighbours to the...

Benin Unity Cup kicks off Nov 20

The maiden edition of the Benin Unity Cup will kick off in Benin, Edo State, on November 20 and will end on December 20. Sponsor of the event, Senator Neda Imasuen, who is representing Edo South in the Senate, said his motivation came from a...

Winner of Benin Unity Football Tourney to pocket N1m

Organisers have said champions of the Senator Neda Imasuen sponsored grassroots football tournament, Benin Unity Cup, would smile home with N1m prize money. The grassroots football competition billed to kick-off on November 20 will feature eight...

2026 WAFCON qualifier: Madugu warns Super Falcons must not underrate Benin 

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has affirmed that he expects a tough game against the Amazons of Bénin Republic in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Nigeria won the first leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying round tie 2-0. The...