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...

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...

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...

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...

2026 WAFCONQ: We Still Strongly Believe We Can Make It –Benin Captain On Super Falcons Clash

Benin Republic captain Milhad Sadikou has expressed confidence that they can upset Nigeria’s Super Falcons and qualify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Beninoise will go into Tuesday’s second leg playoff clash trailing 2-0...

WAFCON: Super Falcons eye qualification in decisive Benin clash Tuesday

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will on Tuesday host the Amazons of Benin Republic in the return leg of the final round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Nigeria, 10-time...

“We’re Taking Nothing For Granted Against Benin” – Super Falcons Coach Madugu Says

Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, says his team will stay focused and not get carried away by their first-leg advantage as they face the Amazons of Benin Republic in Tuesday’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Abeokuta....

Foes now friends: Osimhen links up with Benin's Olaitan after Galatasaray v Goztepe

Rivalries were set aside in Turkey on Sunday as Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen and Benin midfielder Junior Olaitan reunited after Galatasaray's clash with Goztepe in the Turkish Super Lig, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The pair, who faced each...

WAFCON 2026Q: Super Falcons Will Take Nothing For Granted Against Benin — Madugu

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has said he is expecting a difficult contest against the Amazons of Benin Republic. Nigeria won the first leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture 2-0 in Lome last week Friday....

Super Falcons Host Benin in WAFCON Return Leg, Coach Madugu Warns Against Complacency

Nigeria’s reigning African champions, the Super Falcons, will take on Benin’s Amazons on Tuesday in the return leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying tie at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta. Holding a 2–0...

WAFCON 2026Q: Super Falcons ready for tough game against Benin — Madugu

Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu has said his side can’t afford to take things for granted against Benin Republic despite their first leg advantage. Nigeria defeated their neighbours 2-0 in the first leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of...

WAFCON 2026 qualifiers: Super Falcons coach warns players ahead of Benin return leg

Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Justine Madugu, says his team will take “nothing for granted” when they face the Amazons of Benin Republic in the return leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying tie in Abeokuta,...

Edo Traveller Regains Freedom From Kidnappers After Ransom Payment As Others Rot In Captivity

Mr. Lucky Imoukhuede, who was abducted last Saturday along the Benin–Sobe Road in Edo State, has regained his freedom after payment of ransom. SaharaReporters reliably gathered that he was freed on Wednesday evening after his family finally paid...

Toward Coordinated Governance of the Mono River Basin - 3rd Meeting of the Regional Steering Committee of the RIWE-Mono Project – Lomé, 29–30 October 2025

A Transboundary Basin at the Heart of Ecological and Socioeconomic Challenges Shared between Benin and Togo, the Mono River Basin spans 24,300 km² and is home to an estimated 3.5 million people. It is a vital resource for agriculture, energy,...

Benin 0-2 Nigeria: Five key takeaways as Super Falcons outclass Amazons in Lomé

The Super Falcons began their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying campaign with a composed and commanding 2–0 victory over Benin’s Amazons at the latter’s temporary home stadium, Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Friday evening. In...

Abiodun urges fans’ support ahead Benin clash

Nigeria midfielder Deborah Abiodun has called on fans to come out in large numbers to cheer the Super Falcons when they face the Benin Republic in the second leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday in Abeokuta, PUNCH...

CEO, Lushville Hotel Honours Benin Indigenes Appointed Into Exalted Offices

A Benin-based businessman and Chief Executive Officer of Lushville Hotel, Dr. Omoruyi Akpata, has commended the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpekholo, for appointing several Benin indigenes into key positions, including commissioners,...

Traditional Clergyman Honours Oba Of Benin With Ordained Divine Wisdom

His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokoolo, Oba Ewuare the Second, has been honoured as a rare First Class Traditional Ruler with uncommon wisdom and a fatherly disposition, which has brought remarkable peace and development to the Benin...