Nigeria 3-2 Morocco By Emmanuel Faith (28/07/2025) Above: Nigeria celebrate their win. Photo: Backpage Pix. The WAFCON 2025 Final in Rabat was more than a showpiece, it was a tactical masterclass in adaptation and resilience. Nigeria’s Super Falcons came from two goals down to defeat Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses 3-2 in a contest that underlined theContinue reading “Remontada in Rabat: How Nigeria outplayed Morocco to win WAFCON 2025”
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WAFCON: A Must Watch
Above: Some stars of the competition posing at the WAFCON unveiling. Image: CAF Online. By Emmanuel Faith (7/5/25). One could rename this month of July “Women’s Football Summer” thanks to the array of ongoing captivating competitions. The Euros kicked off days ago, and the matches so far have given us a glimpse of what toContinue reading “WAFCON: A Must Watch”
Olympics Preview: Nigeria
by Emmanuel Faith (22/7/24) Above: The Nigerian national side. Photo: Super Falcons on X. The Super Falcons are back at the Olympics after being absent for 16 years. This has been an arduous wait. They had to come through a difficult qualifying round, which saw them knock out other African power-houses like Cameroon, and SouthContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Nigeria”
In safe hands: Why this World Cup was the tournament of the goalkeeper
by Ben Carey (26/8/23) Above: Mackenzie Arnold roars in celebration after the win against Ireland. Photo: Football Australia. Mackenzie Arnold’s performance in the Matildas’ quarterfinal match against France rightfully earned her the Player of the Match award. Her crucial saves kept Australia in the game against a fierce opposition. But Arnold is just one ofContinue reading “In safe hands: Why this World Cup was the tournament of the goalkeeper”
Beware, Africa is on the rise
By Emmanuel Faith, Impetus Africa Correspondent (5/8/23) Above: Morocco celebrate their progress to the knockout rounds. Photo: FIFA WWC Twitter The world stood still, the Atlas Lionesses huddled and held hands as they listened to the countdown from Perth’s HBF Park to the outcome in Brisbane over 2,500 miles away. In a few seconds, theirContinue reading “Beware, Africa is on the rise”
Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath
After yesterday’s superb game in Brisbane between Australia and Nigeria, Impetus‘ African Football Correspondent Emmanuel Faith, who watched the game in Nigeria reflects on his nation’s achievement, whilst Ben Gilby, based in Australia for the tournament, reports the thoughts of Matildas’ midfielder Katrina Gorry (28/7/23) Above: Nigeria celebrate after a night of high drama inContinue reading “Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath”
Matildas prepare for Nigeria showdown
by Ben Gilby (27/7/23) Above: (Left to right): Courtney Nevin, Teagan Micah, Charli Grant, and Katrina Gorry are all smiles during today’s pre-game team walk in Brisbane. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Australia head into their pivotal second Group B match against Nigeria in Brisbane tonight with a selection conundrum ahead of coachContinue reading “Matildas prepare for Nigeria showdown”
Illustrious Legends: Five of the best
by Emmanuel Faith (15/7/23) Above: Canadian legend Christine Sinclair who will be going all out to add to her world record tally of goals at the World Cup at the age of 40. Photo: City News, Toronto. Recently, Impetus published our list of 23 players under the age of 23 that you should watch outContinue reading “Illustrious Legends: Five of the best”
World Cup Preview: Nigeria
by Genevieve Henry (23/6/23) Above: Nigeria’s Super Falcons – ready to cause upsets at the World Cup. Photo: Premium Times Nigeria. Nigeria, known as the Super Falcons, are the best African team in history. Having won more African Cup of Nations titles than any other team, they have petered out somewhat in recent years, andContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Nigeria”
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