Author Archives: Monsurah Olatunji

Naija Ratels Head Coach Bankole Olowookeere says his team are not of the opinion that they are better than Ghana Police Ladies ahead of their Flying Officers Cup opening day match. The Police Ladies finished as first runner up in the 2021 Ghana Women Premier League, just behind WAFU ‘B Champions, Hasaacas Ladies. The ‘Ratels’Continue reading “Flying Officers Cup: We know our strength and have to make the best out of it –  Olowookeere ahead of Ghana Police Ladies clash.”

Ghana Police Ladies FC Head Coach, Frank Oswald Sam has stated that his team will perform well at the Flying  Officers Cup. Speaking with the media just after his team had their first training session on Friday at the FIFA Goal Project, Package B’, National Stadium, Abuja. The young Gaffer expressed optimism and satisfaction towardsContinue reading “Flying Officers Cup 2021: Coach Frank Oswald Looks Forward To A Favourable Opener Against Naija Ratels.”

France Football, the organizers of the Ballon D’Or award, have a total of 20 players for the Women’s Ballon d’Or. Four-time African Woman Player Of The Year missed out on the list as five members of the Barcelona team which secured victory in the Women’s Champions League last season are among the nominees. No roomContinue reading “2021 Women’s Ballon D’Or: 20 nominees unveiled.”

FC Internazionale Milano announces the arrival of Ajara Nchout Njoya in the Nerazzurri. The forward who was linked with a switch to both Milan giants Inter and AC Milan has opted for Inter Milan. The 28-year old Cameroonian striker has penned a contract with the Club until 30 June 2022. The signing was delayed followingContinue reading “Done Deal: Ajara Nchout Njoya sign for Inter Milan.”

All is set for the start of the biggest pre-season Championship in Africa, the 2021 Flying Officers Cup which is billed to kick-off on Sunday, the 10th of October at the Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja. 2021 Ghanaian Women Premier League first runner-up Police Ladies, arrived the country on Thursday morning via the Nnamdi AzikweContinue reading “Flying Officers Cup: See who is in camp!”

Banyana Banyana have failed to defend their Cosafa Women’s Cup crown, after they were edged 3-2 by Malawi at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Thursday. A new Champions will be crowned when the 2021 COSAFA Women’s Championship ends on October 9 as Malawi and Tanzania book a final spot after defeating South Africa andContinue reading “COSAFA Women’s Championship: Malawi stun Banyana Banyana to book final spot.”

The 16 teams, which comprises of teams in Nigeria and neighboring country Ghana were today drawn into four different groups which will compete for honours from the 10th to the 24th of October 2021, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The tournament which was formerly known as Ratels Pre-season Championship was re-named the FlyingContinue reading “Flying Officers Cup: Draws and official match ball revealed.”

25 years ago, tragedy struck women’s football in Nigeria as 17 players and officials of Nigeria Women Premier League side, Police Machine FC died in a ghastly motor accident. The team were on their way back from a league game against Rivers Mermaid FC when they got involved in a motor accident at J4 bridgeContinue reading “25 years of a painful exit: Remembering the departed Police Machine Women’s team.”

The draw and Awardees unveiling ceremony for the 2021 Edition of the Flying Officers Cup and Ratels Sports Development Foundation Heroes Awards will hold at the FIFA Goal Project Media Hall, Package ‘B’, Abuja on Thursday, the 7th of October 2021. The event which will be held virtually through zoom will see sixteen (16) teamsContinue reading “Flying Officers Cup 2021: Draw hold in Abuja Today as RSDF Heroes award unveils.”