Centurion Oshoala hits double in Barcelona’s demolition of Real Sociedad

Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala scored twice on her 100th Barcelona appearance as the team led by Jonatan Giráldez thrashed Real Sociedad 1-9 on Wednesday, at the Instalaciones de Zubieta Stadium. Oshoala has now scored 79 league goals, 18 of which have been scored this season, making her the current top scorer in the leagueContinue reading “Centurion Oshoala hits double in Barcelona’s demolition of Real Sociedad”

Camp Nou Set To Be Renamed After Music Tech Company

Spanish outfit giants Barcelona closes a sponsorship agreement with music streaming company Spotify over a three-year €280M worth deal. The deal will include the shirts of the men’s and women’s teams, the training shirt, and the title rights of the Camp Nou from next season, with ‘Spotify Camp Nou’ the expected name to be usedContinue reading “Camp Nou Set To Be Renamed After Music Tech Company”

SQC 2022: Royaltoms triumphs in the battle of the Queens

The second match of the day saw Royaltoms Queens demolished Kaduna Queens 3-0 in the maiden edition of the Soccer Queens Cup at the Confluence Queens Stadium, Lokoja on Tuesday. With nothing to separate the sides at halftime, Ronke Ola broke the deadlock in the 50th minute after dribbling past the defense and slotted pastContinue reading “SQC 2022: Royaltoms triumphs in the battle of the Queens”

Soccer Queens Cup: Fortress Ladies victorious over Abruka Queens

The much anticipated inaugural Soccer Queens Cup competition kicked off today with Fortress Ladies FC and Abruka Queens going head-to-head in the opening match at the Confluence Queens Stadium, Lokoja on Tuesday. Representing South-South, the Benin based team Fortress Ladies defeated Abruka Queens 1-0, thanks to Osakiren’s 73rd minute goal. It was not an easyContinue reading “Soccer Queens Cup: Fortress Ladies victorious over Abruka Queens”

Gombe Jewel Queens withdraws from maiden Soccer Queens Cup

Jewel Queens Football Academy, a grassroot women’s football team based in Gombe State has withdrawn from the maiden edition of the Soccer Queens Cup. The competition which kicked off today at the Confluence Queens Stadium, Lokoja in Kogi State is expected to have six participants, one each from the six geo-political zones in Nigeria. InContinue reading “Gombe Jewel Queens withdraws from maiden Soccer Queens Cup”

Ramat Abdulkareem joins B.93 FC for the remainder of the season

Abdulkareem Ramat has joined Denmark second division team, Boldklubben AF 1893 (B.93) from Turkish side Ataşehir Belediyespo. The Nigerian international signed a 6-month deal and will wear the team’s jersey no. 19. “I want to be a great plus to B.93 and also qualifying to the top league that will fulfill my joy.” – RamatContinue reading “Ramat Abdulkareem joins B.93 FC for the remainder of the season”

Senegal declares national holiday to celebrate historic AFCON win

Senegal’s President Macky Sall has declared Monday, February 7, a public holiday – a paid day off – to celebrate the national football team’s first ever African Cup of Nations crown following their victory against the Pharaohs of Egypt. The Teranga Lions triumphed on penalties over seven-time winners Egypt in the Africa Cup of NationsContinue reading “Senegal declares national holiday to celebrate historic AFCON win”

Marie-Antoinette Katoto becomes all-time leading PSG goalscorer with 132 goals

Paris Saint-Germain women earned a 6-2 win over Guingamp on Saturday, in their matchday 14 of the Arkema Division-1 Ligue, and star striker Marie-Antoinette Katoto became the highest-ever goalscorer for the Parisians with her 131st and 132nd goal in 148 appearances. The previous record was held by Marie-Laure Delie, who scored 131 times for theContinue reading “Marie-Antoinette Katoto becomes all-time leading PSG goalscorer with 132 goals”

Toni Payne impressive in Sevilla 1-1 draw against Ohale’s Deportivo Alaves

Toni Payne played an impressive role in Sevilla’s 1-1 against Deportivo Alaves on Sunday at the After the two defeats against Real Madrid and Villarreal CF, Sevilla showed a little more superiority in the opponent half. The Nigerian international assisted Jessica who made a shot from the right side and beat Cornejo with power inContinue reading “Toni Payne impressive in Sevilla 1-1 draw against Ohale’s Deportivo Alaves”

AFCON 2021: Burkina Faso blows a 3-goal lead as Cameroon wins on penalty

Cameroon completed a remarkable comeback, recovering from 3-0 down to eventually win a dramatic penalty shootout and secure third place at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Issa Kaboré’s cross met the arriving Steeve Yago, who provided a sublime finish as he kept his half-volley on target to beat André Onana in the 24thContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Burkina Faso blows a 3-goal lead as Cameroon wins on penalty”