Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica has been voted the World Women’s Athlete of the Year at the World Athletics Awards 2021, a ceremony held virtually on Wednesday, 1 December. Thompson-Herah produced one of the finest sprint seasons in history this year, retaining her Olympic 100m and 200m titles in Tokyo and adding a thirdContinue reading “Elaine Thompson-Herah named World Athlete of the Year”
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Costa Rica 2022 WCQ: Falconets ready for Congo clash
After two thrilling rounds, the race for qualification is halfway through. The third qualifying round first leg of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022 will mark the imminence of results and only two teams will represent the continent at next year’s world cup. The first leg of the third round will takeContinue reading “Costa Rica 2022 WCQ: Falconets ready for Congo clash”
FIFA releases match schedule for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
FIFA today released the match schedule for the tournament, set down to run in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 6, 2023. The tournament will feature games held in nine different cities and 10 separate venues across the two host nations. Western Australia has missed out on the most sought-after games atContinue reading “FIFA releases match schedule for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup”
“Without them you are losing every final” – Senegal coach slams Klopp for ‘little tournament’ remark
Jurgen Klopp’s statement on the AFCON continues to stir up reactions. This time it is Aliou Cissé who leaves his reserve. “Next January, there will be a small tournament in Africa. We will have to fight on several fronts with the players we have.” By saying this, Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp sparked controversy among AfricaContinue reading ““Without them you are losing every final” – Senegal coach slams Klopp for ‘little tournament’ remark”
“No one respect Africa Cup, we are the monkeys” – Patrice Evra slams Ballon d’Or organizers, call on CAF to do better
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has questioned why Eduardo Mendy was overlooked for the 2021 Yashin Trophy despite playing a vital role in Chelsea’s Champions League success with his notable clean sheets record. The 29-year-old Senegalese was instead recognised as the second-best goalkeeper in the world behind Donnarumma. Evra conveyed this message in aContinue reading ““No one respect Africa Cup, we are the monkeys” – Patrice Evra slams Ballon d’Or organizers, call on CAF to do better”
“It is a disrespect to Africa to host FIFA Club World Cup during AFCON” – Mido slams FIFA
Legendary Egyptian striker Ahmed Hossam Hussein Abdelhamid, publicly known as Mido has slammed world governing body Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The former Tottenham Hotspur star is unhappy with FIFA’s decision to stage the Club World Cup at the same time as the Africa Cup of Nations finals. The Club World Cup was scheduledContinue reading ““It is a disrespect to Africa to host FIFA Club World Cup during AFCON” – Mido slams FIFA”
Emmanuel Dennis enjoying life under Claudio Raineri
High flying Nigeria forward, Emmanuel Dennis’ goal was the first Chelsea conceded from open play in an away Premier League match this season. He is also the first Watford player to score in three Premier League matches in a row (vs Manchester United, Leicester City, Chelsea) since Troy Deeney in February 2017. Dennis who scoredContinue reading “Emmanuel Dennis enjoying life under Claudio Raineri”
NWFL transfer news: Eleven players off the shore, others move within league
The first tier of the Nigeria Women’s Football League, NWFL Premiership will kick off on the 8 of December. Kick442.com has compiled a list of players transfer within the league ahead of the kickoff and also of players who migrated off the shore from the league during the transfer window. Managers Appointment: Delta Queens FCContinue reading “NWFL transfer news: Eleven players off the shore, others move within league”
Afena-Gyan tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Bologna clash
Following the latest round of molecular testing involving the first team squad, AS Roma have confirmed that forward Felix Afena-Gyan has returned a positive test for COVID-19. The relevant health authorities have immediately been informed. The player, who has been vaccinated, is doing fine and has now begun isolating at home. The 18-year-old came offContinue reading “Afena-Gyan tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Bologna clash”
FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying group stage wrap
The European qualifying group stage for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is in progress, running until 6 September 2022. The group winners will be promoted from the qualifications, and the teams from the second place will play in the play-offs. The two best teams will secure their promotion, and the third will have aContinue reading “FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying group stage wrap”
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