Newly promoted NWFL Premiership side, Naija Ratels FC on Saturday unveiled seven new players ahead of the new 2021/22 Premiership season. The seven new players unveiled include 11-year-old Mirable Amedu from Naija Ratels academy, Fakiyesi Abisola, and Mbah Chidinma from New Generation Football Academy, Omede Regina from Adamawa Queens, Precious Daniel (WACO), Sandra Adugbe, LakesideContinue reading “DONE DEAL: Naija Ratels Unveil Seven New Players Ahead Of New Season.”
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Remembering our heroes – NFF to honor Super Falcons class of ’99.
Just as the Green Eagles class of 1980 were honoured at the first edition of the NFF Football Awards in 2018, the Super Falcons class of 1999 will be recognized and celebrated at the third edition of the award holding at the Banquet Hall of Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Monday evening.Continue reading “Remembering our heroes – NFF to honor Super Falcons class of ’99.”
Premier League: Africa win over the Palace as the trio of Salah, Mane, Keita, helped Liverpool beat Crystal Palace.
It was an all African affair on the score sheet for Liverpool when they welcomed Crystal Palace to the Anfield on matchday five. Liverpool remain unbeaten in the league this season, winning four of its five games in the league and conceded only once. Sadio Mané hit the centurion after netting the opening goal ofContinue reading “Premier League: Africa win over the Palace as the trio of Salah, Mane, Keita, helped Liverpool beat Crystal Palace.”
Joao Félix was sent off after receiving two yellow cards in the space of ten seconds against Athletic Bilbao.
Joao Félix was sent off with the second yellow card for addressing the referee of the match against Athletic Club, Jesús Gil Manzano, “with his index finger on his temple as a sign of disagreement after being cautioned,” according to the collegiate recorded in the minutes. The Portuguese international entered the field after 60 minutesContinue reading “Joao Félix was sent off after receiving two yellow cards in the space of ten seconds against Athletic Bilbao.”
Emmanuel Dennis scores the opener in Watford 3-1 away win over Norwich.
Settling in perfectly in the Premier League, Emmanuel Dennis opened the scoring for Watford in their 3-1 away win match against Norwich City. The Nigerian international headers Watford in front in the 18th minute following a brilliant cross in from the right by Kiko Femenia, he steals in in front of the defender and beatsContinue reading “Emmanuel Dennis scores the opener in Watford 3-1 away win over Norwich.”
Zaidu Sanusi blocked from joining Premier League on deadline day.
Nigeria international and Porto left back, Zaidu Sanusi saw his dream move to one the most watched leagues blocked on deadline day. The 24-year-old left back was reportedly on the verge of joining WestHam United during the transfer window but was blocked by Sergio Conceicao, according to his agent. O Jogo (print edition, September 1st) claimedContinue reading “Zaidu Sanusi blocked from joining Premier League on deadline day.”
“I missed Elizabeth Addo” – Mercy Tagoe
Mercy Tagoe’s Ghana played South Africa on Friday at the ongoing Aisha Buhari Invitational Friendly, in their opening Group-B encounter and the South Africans won thanks to goals from Hildah Magaia, Thembi Kgatlana and Sibulele Holweni. The gaffer couldn’t hide her feelings when asked if she misses the team captain, Elizabeth Addo, who missed outContinue reading ““I missed Elizabeth Addo” – Mercy Tagoe”
ABC: Banyana Banyana thrashed Ghana’s Black Queens.
It’s a clash of the big guns when South Africa face Ghana in the match day three of the ongoing Aisha Buhari Invitational Friendly. However it was the Banyana Banyana who outclassed the Black Queens in a dominant display at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. South Africa looked more threatened on the attack, forcing the opponent’sContinue reading “ABC: Banyana Banyana thrashed Ghana’s Black Queens.”
Aisha Buhari Cup: ‘Ready to give my blood and sweat for this flag’ – Desire Oparanozie
Super Falcons striker, Desire Oparanozie has expressed her readiness to sacrifice flesh, blood and sweat on the pitch of play while playing her fatherland. The 27-year-old forward, sustained head cut after a terrible head collision at the end of the first half in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Mali on Monday during the opening game ofContinue reading “Aisha Buhari Cup: ‘Ready to give my blood and sweat for this flag’ – Desire Oparanozie”
Morocco upset Cameroon in the battle of the Lionesses.
It’s battle of lionesses as Atlas Lionesses of Morocco beat the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 1-0, on match day two of the Aisha Buhari Cup at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Thursday. A game full of outstanding tactical skills by the Moroccans was matched with the Cameroonians physicality and experience. Despite having most ofContinue reading “Morocco upset Cameroon in the battle of the Lionesses.”
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