Deportivo Alaves edged Madrid CFF 2-1 at the Estadio Mendizorrotza Vitoria-Gasteiz, on Wednesday. Lice Fabiana Chamorro opened the scoring as the hosts took the lead in the 25th minute. Super Falcons defender, Ohale Osinachi doubled the lead in the 61st minute – her third league goal in fourteen games. Brazil’s Geyse pulled a goal backContinue reading “Ohale on target against Rita Chikwelu’s Madrid CFF”
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Oshoala bags assist in Barcelona demolition of Huelva
Super Falcons captain, Asisat Oshoala bagged assist as Barça Women’s triumph 5-1 against Sporting Huelva in the first game of the year at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. After half an hour of play, the Blaugrana went to defense with a line of three and Martens quickly made it 1-0 by taking advantage of a cross from Paredes at 34 minutesContinue reading “Oshoala bags assist in Barcelona demolition of Huelva”
AFCON 2021: Max Gradel strikes Cote d’Ivoire over Equatorial Guinea in Group E
A stunning early strike by Max-Alain Gradel gave Cote d’Ivoire a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea in their opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations in Douala on Wednesday, at the Japoma Stadium. Ex-Bournemouth and Leeds forward Max-Alain Gradel lashed the two-time champions ahead from 20 yards with the outside of his right footContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Max Gradel strikes Cote d’Ivoire over Equatorial Guinea in Group E”
Dramatic Battle Of Two Eagles As Referee Headline Mali vs Tunisia Clash
Ibrahim Koné’s second-half penalty was enough to get Mali off to a winning 1-0 start in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group F against Tunisia. Tunisia looked solid defensively, but failed to muster a single shot on target in the first half while Mali come closed to drawing first blood as Massadio Haïdara’s left-footedContinue reading “Dramatic Battle Of Two Eagles As Referee Headline Mali vs Tunisia Clash”
The Scorpions sting Mauritania in debut AFCON match
Debutants, Gambia recorded their first-ever victory in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, defeating Mauritania 1-0 at the Limbe Omnisport Stadium courtesy of Ablie Jallow’s stunning first-half strike. The ‘Scorpions’ certainly made their sting felt as Jallow showed composure on the edge of the area, unleashing a venomous strike into the top corner past Babacar DiopContinue reading “The Scorpions sting Mauritania in debut AFCON match”
NWFL Day4 Round-up: All home wins as NWFL Premiership resumes from festive break
The Nigeria Women’s Football first tier League, NWFL Premiership resumed 2021/22 season after festive break on Wednesday, with matches across six centres in the country. Week four witnessed sixteen (16) goals scored altogether, fourteen (14) by home teams and two (2) by away teams. Osun Babes, Adamawa Queens & Sunshine Queens all recorded their firstContinue reading “NWFL Day4 Round-up: All home wins as NWFL Premiership resumes from festive break”
Ajibade hits brace to open 2022 goal account as Atléti demolish Villarreal
Nigeria international and Atlético de Madrid forward, Rasheedat Ajibade scored brace in her side 5-0 victory against newly promoted Villareal CF on Wednesday at the Villarreal Sports City. Castellanos opened the scoring in the 24th minute before Tounkara doubled the lead with a beautiful header on the 31 minutes. In the final stretch of theContinue reading “Ajibade hits brace to open 2022 goal account as Atléti demolish Villarreal”
AFCON 2021: Sierra Leone hold Riyad Mahrez’ Algeria to barren draw
Sierra Leone hold the reigning African champions, Algeria to a goalless draw on their return to the Africa Cup of Nations tournament for the first time since 1996, at the Stade Omnisport de Douala. Algeria are the favourites to lift the trophy once again this year but they were left stunned by the Leone Stars,Continue reading “AFCON 2021: Sierra Leone hold Riyad Mahrez’ Algeria to barren draw”
AFCON 2021: Super Eagles school Mo Salah’s Egypt to make winning start
The Super Eagles of Nigeria started its quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title with a 1-0 victory over the Pharaohs Egypt at the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua, Cameroon. Nantes’ forward, Moses Simon could’ve given Nigeria the lead in the 27th minute after firing narrowly wide from closed range. The goal wouldContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Super Eagles school Mo Salah’s Egypt to make winning start”
AFCON 2021: COVID-hit Malawi succumbs to a narrow defeat against Guinea
Guinea earned a 1-0 victory over depleted Malawi in the Group B clash at the Kouekong Stadium in Bafoussam on Monday, thanks to left-back Issiaga Sylla first-half goal. Malawi making a third appearance at the AFCON since 2010, had the better chances of the game but unable utilize any of it, as they also foundContinue reading “AFCON 2021: COVID-hit Malawi succumbs to a narrow defeat against Guinea”
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