For the tenth time in a row, VfL Wolfsburg have qualified for the quaterfinals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. To make it to this season’s quarter-finals, the She-Wolfs needed a win by two goals in the final group game against last year’s finalist, Chelsea Women FC. On the other hand, Chelsea only needed toContinue reading “UWCL: Last season’s finalist Chelsea crash out in group stage”
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League Champions Akwa United get rewarded by State Governor
Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency, Mr Udom Emmanuel, today formerly received management and players of Akwa United Football Club; Champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League 2021. The colourful ceremony took place at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo. For emerging the 2020/21 champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League for the very firstContinue reading “League Champions Akwa United get rewarded by State Governor”
Hero Lager Becomes Official Sponsor of South Eastern football clubs like Enyimba, Rangers, Others with NPFL partnership
Hero Lager beer has been named the official supporter for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for the 2021-22 season will kick off on the 17 December. The Premium lager entered a partnership with the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) to further promote the game of football in Nigeria. Fan favourites such as Enyimba FootballContinue reading “Hero Lager Becomes Official Sponsor of South Eastern football clubs like Enyimba, Rangers, Others with NPFL partnership”
NWFL Premiership: Coach Olaleke resigns as Pelican Stars head coach after poor league start
Pelican Stars Head Coach, Sanusi Olaleke has announced his resignation just few hours after his side suffered second league match loss at home against Nasarawa Amazons in Calabar yesterday. He started with the team in the year 2014 where they finished second in the straight league and also came fourth in the 2015 season beforeContinue reading “NWFL Premiership: Coach Olaleke resigns as Pelican Stars head coach after poor league start”
Remo Stars unveil 13 new players ahead of 2021/22 NPFL season
Newly promoted team from the Nigeria National League, Remo Stars Football Club have signed and unveiled 13 new players ahead of the new 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season which is scheduled to commence on Friday, 17th December 2021. In order to boost their chances of playing at the continent next season, the SkyContinue reading “Remo Stars unveil 13 new players ahead of 2021/22 NPFL season”
NWFL Premiership Day2 Round-up: Naija Ratels with a surprising comeback against Edo Queens as Rivers Angels bounced back to winning ways against FC Robo Queens
The second round of fixtures in the NWFL Premiership featured some intriguing matches across various centres in the country on Wednesday. The matchday two witnessed two (2) away victories, one (1) home win and three (3) draws with a total of eleven (11) goals scored with Group A games producing eight (8) of those whileContinue reading “NWFL Premiership Day2 Round-up: Naija Ratels with a surprising comeback against Edo Queens as Rivers Angels bounced back to winning ways against FC Robo Queens”
UWCL Round-up: Hoffenheim come close, but Arsenal progress to the final 8 on goal difference
Barclays FA Women’s Super League (WSL) leaders, Arsenal progressed to a record 14th quarter-final despite a 4-1 loss at UEFA Women’s Champions League to debutants Hoffenheim as Lyon finished ahead of Bayern München in Group D and holders Barcelona made it six wins out of six. It’s a scary night for the Gunners before bookingContinue reading “UWCL Round-up: Hoffenheim come close, but Arsenal progress to the final 8 on goal difference”
NWFL Premiership: Rivers Angels welcome FC Robo in blockbuster fixture, Nasarawa Amazons and Royal Queens hopefully of a new beginning
The top tier of the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership has entered week two, with matches set to go down across centers in the country, today, Wednesday 15 December, 2021. Star match of the day is bound between CAF Champions League participant who are also the defending Champions, Rivers Angels and FC Robo QueensContinue reading “NWFL Premiership: Rivers Angels welcome FC Robo in blockbuster fixture, Nasarawa Amazons and Royal Queens hopefully of a new beginning”
Magull, Bühl, Gwinn, Benkarth & Simon, FC Bayern extend players contract
German Bundesliga Women’s Champions, FC Bayern Munich has extended its women’s team with five top performers at the same time – with captain Lina Magull, Klara Bühl, Giulia Gwinn, goalkeeper Laura Benkarth and Carolin Simon. Lina Magull extended to 2024. The 27-year-old has been playing for Munich since 2018 and has been captain of theContinue reading “Magull, Bühl, Gwinn, Benkarth & Simon, FC Bayern extend players contract”
Oshoala out, Onguene in as FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World XI reveal 23 nominees
FIFPRO and FIFA have announced the 23 players who received the most votes for the 2021 FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World XI, the only global player award organised by the players and for the players. Professional footballers worldwide are requested to vote three players who in their opinion were the most outstanding players during the 2020/2021Continue reading “Oshoala out, Onguene in as FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World XI reveal 23 nominees”
