Watford FC Midfielfer, Adekite Dada says she is pleased with the technicalities of Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum. The 25-year-old player who joined up with Super Falcons teammates in Abuja in preparation for 2022 African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) Qualifiers against Ivory Coast is elated to be part of the fold. “He is veryContinue reading “Watford forward delighted to represent Nigeria”
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Lewandowski beat Messi, Jorginho to IFFHS World Player Of The Year award
FC Bayern Munich forward, Robert Lewandowski has been named IFFHS World’s Best Player of the year ahead of Lionel Messi and Jorginho. According to the official voting numbers, Robert Lewandowski clinched the award by getting 150 votes. Lionel Messi was second with 105 points while Chelsea midfielder Jorginho was 110 points behind Lewandowski in thirdContinue reading “Lewandowski beat Messi, Jorginho to IFFHS World Player Of The Year award”
IFFHS Awards: Alexia Putellas named Women’s World Player Of The Year
FC Barcelona midfielder and the Spanish Women’s Soccer Team , Alexia Putellas has been named the 2021 International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) Women’s World Best Player of the Year. The Mollet del Vallès player takes the baton from Pernille Harder, who won it last year and this season finished in sixth position.Continue reading “IFFHS Awards: Alexia Putellas named Women’s World Player Of The Year”
Formiga bids farewell to international football after 26 years
Brazil midfielder, who has played at seven Olympics and seven World Cups, makes final international appearance on Thursday at 43, against India in Amazonas’s largest city Manaus, after a record 234 caps. Miraildes Maciel Mota known by her pitch name, Formiga, has decided to step back from the international game for the second time afterContinue reading “Formiga bids farewell to international football after 26 years”
Qatar 2022 Playoffs: CAF to conduct draw during AFCON
The draw for the 2022 FIFA World Cup African qualifying playoffs will be held on January 22 or 26 during 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The draw will use the December FIFA rankings, and will not include any results at the African Cup. As such, there will be no change to the currentContinue reading “Qatar 2022 Playoffs: CAF to conduct draw during AFCON”
Qatar 2022 Playoffs: Portugal drawn Italy for World Cup spot
The draw to determine the final european encounter in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 preliminary competition was held in Zurich, Switzerland, today. Dramatic stuff as either 2016 or 2020 European champions (Portugal or Italy) will not be going to Qatar 2022 after being drawn in the same qualifying path for the World Cup playoffs.Continue reading “Qatar 2022 Playoffs: Portugal drawn Italy for World Cup spot”
AWCON Qualifier: “We have to improve on performance” – Coach Waldrum
As the Nigeria women’s senior national team prepares for the final round of the 12th AWCON qualifiers against Cote d’Ivoire for a place in Morocco, coach Randy Waldrum believes his side have to improve in performances. The nine-time African Champions reached the final qualifying round after edging Ghana 2-1 on aggregate. The Nigerians were beatenContinue reading “AWCON Qualifier: “We have to improve on performance” – Coach Waldrum”
WCQ: Hurtig’s late winner earns Sweden the win over Finland
Sweden women’s national team defeated Finland 2-1 to move six points ahead in Group A of Australia/New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. FC Barcelona forward, Fridolina Rolfö opened the scoring in the 11th minute through Lina Hurtig’s assist. Ria Oling then set up Linda Sallstrom in the 29th minute to restore parity beforeContinue reading “WCQ: Hurtig’s late winner earns Sweden the win over Finland”
WCQ: Denmark, Russia win big to dominate Group E
Russia and Denmark defeated Azerbaijan and Bosnia and Herzegovina respectively. Denmark in Group E defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 0-3 to maintain the top position in the group. Kathrine Kuhl opened the scoring for Denmark almost immediately after kick-off. Lyon player, Signe Bruun doubled the lead in the 14th minute before Emma Snerle made it 0-3Continue reading “WCQ: Denmark, Russia win big to dominate Group E”
WCQ: Northern Ireland Women hammer North Macedonia
Northern Ireland net eleven to smash record as Rachel Furness ties David Healy’s scoring tally in huge win over North Macedonia. Rachel Furness has now scored 36 goals for Northern Ireland, the same number as David Healy as Northern Ireland smashed their record margin of victory with an 11-0 win over North Macedonia in ThursdayContinue reading “WCQ: Northern Ireland Women hammer North Macedonia”
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