The Nigeria women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, have long been Africa’s most successful side, and their legendary forwards have written history with their goals.
A look at the highest goal scorers in Super Falcons’ history shows some of the biggest names to ever wear the green and white jersey:
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Perpetua Nkwocha – 80 goals
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Asisat Oshoala – 37 goals
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Desire Oparanozie – 22 goals
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Uchenna Kanu – 22 goals
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Stella Mbachu – 20 goals
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Cynthia Uwak – 18 goals
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Florence Omagbemi – 17 goals
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Kikelomo Ajayi – 16 goals
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Maureen Mmadu – 15 goals
Nkwocha remains the undisputed record holder with an astonishing 80 goals, making her not just a Super Falcons icon but one of Africa’s greatest women footballers of all time.
Meanwhile, Barcelona star Asisat Oshoala continues to climb the list, currently sitting second with 37 goals, and still active at the highest level of the game.
The list reflects the incredible legacy of Nigerian women in football, as well as the new generation’s pursuit of greatness.
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