The 2019 Nigeria’s U17, Golden Eaglet captain, Samson Tijani has been listed in the RB Salzburg 29-man squad for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 fixtures. RB Salzburg will play Bayern Munich in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League with the first leg set for Wednesday 16 February 2021 in Austria andContinue reading “Samson Tijani named in RB Salzburg UCL squad”
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Soccer Queens Cup Maiden Edition Ready For Kick-off
All is set for the maiden edition of the Soccer Queens Cup, a women football Competition amongst grassroots teams across the six geo-political area of Nigeria. The prestigious grassroot Competition will hold from the 7th to the 14th of February 2022 at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja and will feature teams namely, Abruka Queens FC (NorthContinue reading “Soccer Queens Cup Maiden Edition Ready For Kick-off”
Egypt ends Cameroon AFCON 2021 perfect run to book a date for Salah-Mane final
Seven-time champions Egypt dramatically booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The Pharaohs of Egypt defeated host, Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 1-3 on penalties. 120 minutes of the game failed to produce any goals as Cameroon were unable to make home advantage count and were forced to become cautious of theContinue reading “Egypt ends Cameroon AFCON 2021 perfect run to book a date for Salah-Mane final”
ICYMI: Asantewaa and Babajide on target against Ohale’s Deportivo Alaves
Ghanaian striker, Grace Asantewaa with a goal and Rinsola Babajide on target in her debut for Real Betis against Deportivo Alaves in a game that ended 4-1 in favour of the hosts, on Wednesday. Grace Asantewaa broke the deadlock in the 17th minute after receiving pass from Sosa and fired shot past the opponent goalkeeper.Continue reading “ICYMI: Asantewaa and Babajide on target against Ohale’s Deportivo Alaves”
FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Falconets battle ready for Cameroon clash
The Nigeria U20 women’s football team will take on their Cameroon counterpart on Saturday, at the Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja, in the second leg of the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third qualifying round. Falconets were held by Cameroon to a barren draw in the first leg away at the Japoma Stadium in Doula.Continue reading “FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Falconets battle ready for Cameroon clash”
Ajibade hits brace against Rita Chikwelu’s Madrid CFF
In her first match since getting red card, Ajibade resume with two goals in Atlético Madrid 3-2 win against Madrid CFF. The Nigerian international opened the scoring just seven minutes into the game after taking advantage of a good filtered pass from Amanda, before doubling her tally at the stroke of halftime by taking advantageContinue reading “Ajibade hits brace against Rita Chikwelu’s Madrid CFF”
Oshoala on target as Barcelona beats Levante 4-1
Super Falcons captain, Asisat Oshoala was on target once again when Barcelona visited Levante on Wednesday. The Nigerian scored Barcelona’s first goal of the game in the 25th minute and has now moved top on the scorer chart with 16 goals and 3 assists to her name this season. Patricia Guijarro and Jennifer Hermoso madeContinue reading “Oshoala on target as Barcelona beats Levante 4-1”
NPFL: Rangers coach blames bad pitch for poor home form
After seeing his team go down for the second time this season in a home game, Rangers coach Abdul Maikaba has lamented that the bad pitch in Nnewi is affecting their game style. Rangers had have to play their home games at the Ifeanyi Ubah stadium Nnewi due to an ongoing renovations at their homeContinue reading “NPFL: Rangers coach blames bad pitch for poor home form”
Sadio Mané and Senegal reach back-to-back AFCON final
Senegal are through to the semifinals after a tensed 3-1 victory against Burkina Faso, to remain on course for their highly sought-after maiden Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy. Hervé Koffi with an aggressive attempt to punch the ball in his own 18-yard box almost gave Senegal the lead as Cheikhou Kouyaté was smashed downContinue reading “Sadio Mané and Senegal reach back-to-back AFCON final”
NWFL Premiership Matchday Wrap-up and Mid-Season Statistics
The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership entered mid-season with six matches played across centers in the country which saw eight goals scored and one away win. Pelican Stars recorded their first victory of the season, while Nasarawa Amazons & Rivers Angels unseat Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens to top Group A & B respectively.Continue reading “NWFL Premiership Matchday Wrap-up and Mid-Season Statistics”
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