Author Archives: Monsurah Olatunji

Swedish Damallsvenskan: Record breaking crowd at the Stockholm derby

Breaking the attendance record for women’s football league in Sweden, 18,537 Hammarby and AIK fans came out to watch the women’s Stockholm Derby, setting a new attendance record for the Swedish Damallsvenskan. Hammarby beat their rivals 4-1, with Madelen Janogy, Alice Carlsson, Berglind Björg ĂžorvaldsdĂłttir and Emma Jansson all on the scoresheet. Honoka Hayashi scoredContinue reading “Swedish Damallsvenskan: Record breaking crowd at the Stockholm derby”

FIFA Maternity: Africa to implement changes

World football governing body, Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has effected some changes to women’s footballers going on maternity leave. In a letter signed by FIFA Secretary General, Fatma Samoura to member associations of FIFA on October 8, 2021, the world football governing body introduced specific labour conditions regarding pregnancy and maternity for professionalContinue reading “FIFA Maternity: Africa to implement changes”

Flying Officers Cup Day2 wrap: FC Robo, Osun Babes, Confluence Queens start on a winning note

Defending Champions, Bayelsa Queens suffered a 1-0 defeat in the hands of rivals FC Robo Queens in what was the repeat of the 2021 AITEO Cup final. The game got off to a lively start with FC Robo Queens dominating the early proceedings with the defending champions unable to penetrate the ‘Lagos Landladies’ defence inContinue reading “Flying Officers Cup Day2 wrap: FC Robo, Osun Babes, Confluence Queens start on a winning note”

UEFA Nations League: France come from behind to beat Spain in final

World champions France secured their first UEFA Nations League title after rallying from behind to defeat Spain 2-1 on Sunday night. La Roja made just one change from the win over Italy, as Rodri started ahead of Koke while Les Bleus were without Adrien Rabiot who tested positive for Covid-19 and his place was takenContinue reading “UEFA Nations League: France come from behind to beat Spain in final”

FAWSL: Arsenal, Chelsea leading the tittle race after gameweek five

Arsenal and Chelsea leading the tittle race on the Women’s Super League table after a Tottenham loss joined a Manchester derby draw in the fifth week of action. Arsenal has a three-point lead on Chelsea and Spurs as Katie McCabe, Lotte Wubben-Moy, and Frida Maanum scored in a decisive win. Sandy MacIver had been relativelyContinue reading “FAWSL: Arsenal, Chelsea leading the tittle race after gameweek five”

Arsenal, other FAWSL players link arms to unite with NWSL players over sexual allegations

Arsenal, Everton and the match officials show solidarity with NWSL players by taking a united stand against sexual abuse in the sports. Several WSL teams circled up and joined arms like their American peers did following allegations of severe misconduct from several authority figures including coaches Paul Riley and Richie Burke as well as resignedContinue reading “Arsenal, other FAWSL players link arms to unite with NWSL players over sexual allegations”

‘I Promise To Do More’ – Ghana Police Ladies FC Goalkeeper Elated After Winning Woman Of The Match

Ghana Police Ladies FC goalkeeper, Nana Asantewaa put up a superb performance against Naija Ratels FC to earn herself the player of the match. The Ghanaian goalie rescued her side from conceding goals against Naija Ratels FC in the opening game of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup. Asantewaa first showed class when she acrobatically deniedContinue reading “‘I Promise To Do More’ – Ghana Police Ladies FC Goalkeeper Elated After Winning Woman Of The Match”