It is Corinne Deacon’s party from the start for the Lyon supporters, who ask “the Lyonnaises at the Blue”, in reference to the non-selections of Amandine Henry. With a hat-trick from Signe Bruun, a double from Catarina Macario and a goal from Melvine Malard, the Olympique Lyon players defeated a team captained by Nigerian internationalContinue reading “Captain Oparanozie unable to save her Dijon side from Lyon’s Massacre.”
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Homecoming: Antoine Griezmann Make Return Debut For Atletico de Madrid.
Antoine Griezmann joined Barcelona from Atletico in 2019, but couldn’t replicate the goal scoring form he showed during his time in the Spanish capital. The French forward secured a loan move that takes him back to Atletico Madrid in the final hours of the latest transfer window deadline day. There is a clause in Griezmann’s contractContinue reading “Homecoming: Antoine Griezmann Make Return Debut For Atletico de Madrid.”
Chelsea Women bounce back from opening game defeat.
The defending Champions, Chelsea FC Women bounced back from their opening day 3-2 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday with a 4-0 victory over Everton FC at the Kingsmeadow, London. The first goal of the encounter would come through Fran Kirby who smashed home from Ji So-Yun’s assist. Emma Haye’s side headed to halftime with aContinue reading “Chelsea Women bounce back from opening game defeat.”
2021 Forbes Woman and French International Renard Wendie Make Her 400th Appearances For Lyon Women.
Wendie Renard to make her 400th appearances for Olympique Lyon today when they face Oparanozie’s Dijon in the D1 Arkema. The 31-year-old defender become the 7th most capped player (male or female) on Lyon’s all-time list. The French international was recently named in the 40 Forbes women in 2021. Every year, Forbes France elected 40Continue reading “2021 Forbes Woman and French International Renard Wendie Make Her 400th Appearances For Lyon Women.”
Rasheedat Ajibade Start For Atletico In Madrid Derby Win.
Atletico victory at the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium against Real Madrid started just four minutes into the game when Ajibade forced the defense to make an irredeemable error. Ajibade mounted pressure on Ivana Andres and forced her to lose the ball. Finding it difficult to find her ground, she passed to a teammate Barbara whoContinue reading “Rasheedat Ajibade Start For Atletico In Madrid Derby Win.”
History: Japan Kickoff First Ever Professional Women’s League Today.
A new era for women’s football beckons in Japan as the country’s first ever professional women’s football league will flag off on Sunday, September 12. The Women Empowerment League (WE League) will sit atop the footballing pyramid, housing eleven teams that have now acquired professional status. The clubs:Mynavi Sendai LadiesMitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds LadiesOmiyaContinue reading “History: Japan Kickoff First Ever Professional Women’s League Today.”
Morocco Released Final List For Aisha Buhari Cup.
Head Coach of the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, Reynald Pedros has named his final 23-woman list for the maiden Aisha Buhari Cup (ABC). The team which is dominated by home-based players saw 15 players of ASFAR invited and will be joined by eight foreign-based players. ASFAR are the League Champions and 2021 CAF Women’s ChampionsContinue reading “Morocco Released Final List For Aisha Buhari Cup.”
Aisha Buhari Cup: Teams Arrival Date Confirmed.
As we get closer to the opening ceremony of the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament, delegations of the invited teams are expected in Nigeria any moment from now. ABC media have confirmed that most of the teams will touch down Lagos on Monday with the Moroccan delegation expected to be the earlyContinue reading “Aisha Buhari Cup: Teams Arrival Date Confirmed.”
Nnadozie In Goal As Paris FC Beat Stade de Reims 3-0.
After two convincing victories against Guingamp (4-1) then Fleury (1-0), Paris FC has chained a third success on its lawn, Saturday September 11, against Stade de Reims (3-0). Two first half goals from Thea Greboval in the 13th minute and Clara Mateo in the 27th minute to give the hosts total confidence heading into halftime.Continue reading “Nnadozie In Goal As Paris FC Beat Stade de Reims 3-0.”
Asisat Oshoala Score Twice In Her First League Start Of The Season.
FC Barça femeni whip Real Betis Balompié (0-5) in a match that ended with Barcelona maintaining perfect start to the season. Four times African Women’s Player Of The Year, Asisat Oshoala earned her first league start of the season scoring twice in the second half to help her side with maximum points. The first goalContinue reading “Asisat Oshoala Score Twice In Her First League Start Of The Season.”
