The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday absorbed Coaches Justin Madugu and Edwin Okon into the technical crew of the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons, in line with a recent resolve to rejig the team’s technical group. This was confirmed in a press release by the NFF Communications Department. AWCONQ: NFF set to rejigContinue reading “AWCON 2022 Race: NFF appoints Madugu, Okon to Super Falcons’ technical crew”
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World Cup Qualifiers: Fans react as Rohr recalls Ighalo to Super Eagles despite Awoniyi’s form
Franco-German Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, has invited his 23 man squad for the upcoming GroupC FIFA World Cup Qatar qualifying games against Liberia and Cape Verde this month. The Super Eagles of Nigeria Head Coach has this time extended an invitation to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations’ top scorer Odion Jude Ighalo, whoContinue reading “World Cup Qualifiers: Fans react as Rohr recalls Ighalo to Super Eagles despite Awoniyi’s form”
Nigerians in action: Oparanozie, Ebi, Ajibade, others shine across leagues in Europe
The Parisians traveled to Dijon for the matchday seven of the D1 Arkéma on Sunday where they won 0-3. Dijon captain and Nigerian forward, Oparanozie played 86 minutes while Esther Sunday was brought in for the last part of the game. Oparanozie was found threatening on the counter attack in the Parisian camp so manyContinue reading “Nigerians in action: Oparanozie, Ebi, Ajibade, others shine across leagues in Europe”
Antonio Conte expected in Tottenham today to replace sacked Nuno Espírito Santo
Tottenham Hotspur FC have announced today that Nuno Espírito Santo and his coaching staff Ian Cathro, Rui Barbosa and Antonio Dias have been relieved of their duties. Fabio Paratici, Managing Director, Football, said: “I know how much Nuno and his coaching staff wanted to succeed and I regret that we have had to take thisContinue reading “Antonio Conte expected in Tottenham today to replace sacked Nuno Espírito Santo”
Referee Fabio Maresca to face suspension after Roma-Milan poor display
The Giallorossi were defeated 2-1 by Milan. However, the affair was overshadowed by Maresca’s head-scratching decisions, which led directly to both of the Rossoneri’s goals. The head of the Italian referee association (AIA), Gianluca Rocchi, was not happy with nightmare officiating display from Fabio Maresca. Rocchi was reportedly very critical of Maresca’s confused attitude, cardContinue reading “Referee Fabio Maresca to face suspension after Roma-Milan poor display”
Sergio Ramos’ PSG contract could be terminated five months into nightmare spell
Paris Saint-Germain are considering rescinding Sergio Ramos’ contract. The Spaniard has not played since May and internal sources believe the club has made a mistake with his signing. Sergio Ramos has not featured for Paris Saint-Germain since his move to the Parisian club from Real Madrid in the summer. The French giants are considering aContinue reading “Sergio Ramos’ PSG contract could be terminated five months into nightmare spell”
Oshoala leads topscorer chart with brace and assist in Barcelona’s home win against Real Sociedad
Asisat Oshoala continues to score for her Spanish Primera Iberdrola side, FC Barcelona Femeni as she helped her side with two goals and an assist against Real Sociedad in an 8-1 win on Sunday, at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. The 27-year-old scored in the 23rd and 38th minute respectively to extend Barcelona’s lead to 3-1Continue reading “Oshoala leads topscorer chart with brace and assist in Barcelona’s home win against Real Sociedad”
Nigerians on the scoresheet: Christy Ucheibe net first goal of the season, Uchenna Kanu’ hat-trick, Okoronkwo, Chinonyerem keeps the flag flying
Saint-Etienne’s Esther Okoronkwo scored her third goal of the season in their disappointing late 2-1 defeat to Montpellier in the French D1 Arkema at Stade Salif Keita on Saturday. Okoronkwo with a brace against Oparanozie’s Dijon, earned her third goal of the season on her seventh start as Cindy Caputo set her up to openContinue reading “Nigerians on the scoresheet: Christy Ucheibe net first goal of the season, Uchenna Kanu’ hat-trick, Okoronkwo, Chinonyerem keeps the flag flying”
New brand identity revealed for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023
FIFA has revealed an exciting and bold new brand identity for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, incorporating a vibrant new visual approach that aims to unite and inspire people around the world through the power of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and women’s football. According to FIFA press release, theContinue reading “New brand identity revealed for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023”
Breakdown on how UEFA will distribute prize money to national teams at Women’s EURO 2022
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 will set new standards for women’s national team competitions by introducing the competition’s first-ever club benefits programme and doubling the prize money on offer at next summer’s tournament in England. In the past six months, UEFA has made far-reaching changes to the financial distribution models for both its premier women’s nationalContinue reading “Breakdown on how UEFA will distribute prize money to national teams at Women’s EURO 2022”
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