By Kabiru Abdulrauf
Under the bright lights of Canada, the Green Falcons, Nigeria’s women’s national rugby league team made history on Monday night. In their first-ever appearance at the Women’s Rugby League World Series, the Falcons stunned Ireland with a commanding 10-0 victory, earning a well-deserved place in the grand final.
At exactly 8:30 p.m. (WAT), the Falcons announced their arrival on the global stage when Fedelia Omoghan crossed the line for Nigeria’s first try of the tournament, a moment that sent fans back home and abroad into celebration. The team’s relentless spirit shone through again as Rachel Iliya, superbly covered by Shondell Akhabue, sliced through Ireland’s defence with a dazzling run to score Nigeria’s second try, sealing an unforgettable debut win.
Next up, the Falcons face the Fiji Women’s Rugby League Team in what promises to be a thrilling final a match that could etch Nigeria’s name even deeper into world rugby history.
“This victory is more than a win, it’s a statement,” said Okeke Chika, Head of PR and Marketing at the Nigeria Rugby League Association. “These women have made history for Nigeria and Africa, proving that we belong on the world stage.”
Representing Africa with pride, passion, and power, the Green Falcons have showcased not just athleticism, but unity and heart. Their story is one of resilience, teamwork, and the growing rise of women’s sports in Nigeria a story that will continue when they take the field again to chase the ultimate prize: the World Series championship trophy.
