DONE DEAL: Nigerian Youngster Akinkunmi Amoo Signs For Danish Side FC Copenhagen

FC Copenhagen have completed the signing of Nigerian international winger, Akinkunmi Amoo for a record transfer fee of €4.5m (the largest sale so far in the club’s history) on Monday, January 31, 2022. The 19-year old forward joined Danish Superligaen side on a four-year deal from Hammarby IF. Amoo moved to Hammarby in 2020 after hisContinue reading “DONE DEAL: Nigerian Youngster Akinkunmi Amoo Signs For Danish Side FC Copenhagen”

WATCH: Uchenna Kanu Becomes First Foreigner To Score Hat-trick In The Liga Mx Femenil

Uchenna Kanu, scored three goals in the 5-1 triumph of the women’s Tigres UANL, over the women’s Atlas at the Universitario to become the first foreigner to score a hattrick in the Mexican Liga MX Femenil. The 24-year old Super Falcons forward has written her name in the Mexican history book on Matchday 4 ofContinue reading “WATCH: Uchenna Kanu Becomes First Foreigner To Score Hat-trick In The Liga Mx Femenil”

WATCH: Oshoala bags hat-trick for FC Barcelona, becomes joint top scorer

After an assist in the the Super Cup won last week in Madrid, Asisat Oshoala bagged as hat-trick in FC Barcelona 4-0 win against Real Betis at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in their Primera Iberdrola match week 19 encounter. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring from close range after receiving a cross from Hansen inContinue reading “WATCH: Oshoala bags hat-trick for FC Barcelona, becomes joint top scorer”

AWCON Qualifiers: Harambee Starlets clash with Uganda in doubt as FUFA report Kenya’s withdrawal

Harambee Starlets of Kenya have reportedly pulled out of the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifiers against Uganda which means Crested Cranes of Uganda have qualified for the tournament set for Morocco. The Crested Cranes were to face the Harambe Starlets in the last qualifying stage next month, with the first leg scheduledContinue reading “AWCON Qualifiers: Harambee Starlets clash with Uganda in doubt as FUFA report Kenya’s withdrawal”

CAF fines Comoros $17,000, suspends goalkeeping coach

In a press release by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), a series of sanctions have been levelled against AFCON debutants Comoros. Due to injuries and Covid infections, the Comoros were unable to field a goalkeeper in their Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 encounter against Cameroon, with the team forced to useContinue reading “CAF fines Comoros $17,000, suspends goalkeeping coach”

AWCON Qualifiers: 35 Falcons to resume camp ahead of Côte d’Ivoire clash

Head coach of the Nigeria senior women’s national team, Randy Waldrum has invited a total of 35 players to the camp of the Super Falcons ahead of next month’s final qualifying fixture for the 12th Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON), against Côte d’Ivoire. The Super Falcons and the Lady Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire willContinue reading “AWCON Qualifiers: 35 Falcons to resume camp ahead of Côte d’Ivoire clash”

NWFL Premiership Wrap-up: Naija Ratels and Rivers Angels unbeaten run comes to an end

The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership matchday six fixtures witnessed four (4) home wins, one (1) away win and a draw with matches played across six centers in the country on Wednesday. Rivers Angels and Naija Ratels suffered first defeat of the season in their respective match in Nembe & Abuja. Bayelsa Queens finallyContinue reading “NWFL Premiership Wrap-up: Naija Ratels and Rivers Angels unbeaten run comes to an end”

AFCON Match Move From Olembe Stadium After Stampede Incident

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal match due to be held at the Paul Biya, Olembe Stadium on Sunday has been moved after a fatal crush outside the ground on Monday. At least eight people were killed and 40 injured as fans struggled to get access to a match between hosts Cameroon and ComorosContinue reading “AFCON Match Move From Olembe Stadium After Stampede Incident”

NWFL Premiership MD6 Preview: Bayelsa Queens and Rivers Angels in a battle of superiority as Royal Queens ready for Delta derby

The matchday six encounters of the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership hold this Wednesday, 26th of January 2022, across six centres in the country, with some regional rivalries and classic clashes on the agenda. Group A Leaders, Edo Queens will face struggling side Osun Babes at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, whileContinue reading “NWFL Premiership MD6 Preview: Bayelsa Queens and Rivers Angels in a battle of superiority as Royal Queens ready for Delta derby”

NPFL Matchday 8 Round-up: Rivers United breaks Heartland FC heart, Enyimba suffers another defeat as Onuwa ends three-year goal drought

MFM suffers third straight defeat, Onuwa breaks three-year jinx as Lobi Stars recorded their first win in 10 NPFL matches against Enyimba FC while Rivers United thrashed Heartland FC. The 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 8 fixtures have seen eight of ten matches completed on Sunday and Monday with the other matches expectedContinue reading “NPFL Matchday 8 Round-up: Rivers United breaks Heartland FC heart, Enyimba suffers another defeat as Onuwa ends three-year goal drought”