Nigeria

Based in the United States, the NWSL is home to quality players from around the world, including some African stars, like Temwa Chawinga and Barbra Banda, who have taken it by storm in recent years.

After record performances by African players in the last season, three more Nigerian players have swelled the ranks of players from the continent in the NWSL.

NWSL's San Diego Wave have signed Nigeria international Chiamaka Okwuchukwu from Nigerian Women's PL club Rivers Angels on a 1-year contract.

Africa has always had tremendous depth in the goalscoring department and this was demonstrated in December, particularly for players based in France.

ESPN outlines everything you need to know ahead of the event including: When the CAF Awards will take place, the previous CAF Awards winners, and the nominees for this year's awards.

Nigeria took on France in an international friendly this weekend, with Les Bleus winning 2-1, but a goal from Ifeoma Onumonu, and Chiamaka Nnadozie shining in goal, gave hope to Super Falcons fans.

Bay FC forward Asisat Oshoala has not been named in Nigeria's squad to face France this weekend, as she takes time to renew her documentation in the USA.

Champions South Africa have been drawn against powerhouse Ghana in the highlight group of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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Trinity Rodman speaks about the challenges of facing Racheal Kundananji and Asisat Oshoala in the NWSL.