Member Federal House of Representatives committee on Sports, Hon. Lawrence Ayeni has hailed the organisers of the biggest Women Football Pre-season Championship in Africa, the Flying Officers Cup. Lawrence Ayeni who presently represents the Ilesha Federal Constituency 1 (Osun State) in the Federal House Of Representative was present at the Area 10 Sports Complex, AbujaContinue reading ““I am really impressed with what I saw at the Flying Officers Cup” – Hon. Lawrence Ayeni”
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AWCON Qualifiers: Uchenna Kanu brace Falcons to victory over Ghana
Reigning African champions started the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifying round in style thanks to a double from Uchenna Kanu in the first half of the first leg match at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. After failing to qualify for the 2012 edition of the competition staged in Equatorial Guinea, the Black Queens were seekingContinue reading “AWCON Qualifiers: Uchenna Kanu brace Falcons to victory over Ghana”
OFFICIAL: Rwanda Women National team will not compete in 2022 AWCON qualifiers after low performance by the U20 team
The government of Rwanda says its Senior Women’s National Football Team will not participate in the upcoming qualifiers to the 2022 African Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) coming up in Morocco. In an official letter signed by the Secretary General of the country’s Ministry of Sports, Shema Maboko Didier, addressed to the President of theContinue reading “OFFICIAL: Rwanda Women National team will not compete in 2022 AWCON qualifiers after low performance by the U20 team”
RSDF Heroes Award: Falode, Ajunwa bags recognition award.
Today, names of Awardees for the Ratels Sports Development Foundation Heroes Awards 2021 was revealed during Flying Officers Cup draw ceremony held in Abuja. The award Committee headed by Moses Nagogo Bako followed a set of eligibility criteria which considers factors such as achievements and pedigree of the nominees. The prestigious award is conferred toContinue reading “RSDF Heroes Award: Falode, Ajunwa bags recognition award.”
#TotalEnergiesCAFWCL: Rivers Angels in group B.
CAF has released the draw for the maiden edition of the TotalEnergies Women’s Champions League to be staged in Egypt next month. The competition will see eight teams grouped into two groups of four teams each. The two top teams from each group will qualify for the Semifinals. The draw which was conducted on WednesdayContinue reading “#TotalEnergiesCAFWCL: Rivers Angels in group B.”
CAF Women’s Champions League Draw: Perpetua Nkwocha to grace occasion.
Four-time CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award winner, Perpetua Nkwocha will attend the draw ceremony of the inaugural TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Champions League set to hold on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. This was confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on its website on Tuesday. Other players expected to grace the draw eventContinue reading “CAF Women’s Champions League Draw: Perpetua Nkwocha to grace occasion.”
NWFL Premiership season gets Kickoff date.
The League ended abruptly last season due to time factor as it concerned the WAFU Zone B qualifiers of the inaugural edition of the Women’s CAF champions league. Hence, the new season of the Nigeria Women Football top tier League, NWFL Premiership 2021/2022 will start in December 2021 and end in May 2022 to adjustContinue reading “NWFL Premiership season gets Kickoff date.”
Africa’s no.1 schooled by Banyana-Banyana to emerge Champions of the inaugural Aisha Buhari Cup.
The maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Tournament came to an end on Tuesday evening with host Nation, Nigeria Super Falcons suffering a 4-2 defeat in the final game. Randy Waldrum made two changes to his winning team that defeated Mali 2-0. With Regina Otu Ibiang and Uchenna Kanu Grace replacing Ngozi Okobi Ekeoghene andContinue reading “Africa’s no.1 schooled by Banyana-Banyana to emerge Champions of the inaugural Aisha Buhari Cup.”
“Aisha Buhari Cup 2022 will involve European countries” – NFF President
The Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick says next year’s Aisha Buhari Cup will hold in Abuja, bigger and better than the first edition. He said this during his remarks speech at the Aiteo-NFF awards on Monday night held in Eko Hotels and Suites, where the Super Falcons class of 1999 –who reached the firstContinue reading ““Aisha Buhari Cup 2022 will involve European countries” – NFF President”
Sealed Deal: Dutch Sports Brand ‘Masita’ Confirms Support For Flying Officers Cup Confirms Support For Flying Officers Cup.
One of Europe’s top Sports Equipment brand, Masita, on Monday in far-away Holland gave it’s backing to the biggest Women Football Pre-season Championship in Africa, the Flying Officers Cup. The Dutch Sportswear brand stamped their endorsement on the Women’s Pre-season Championship when the President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), Barrister Paul Edeh was receivedContinue reading “Sealed Deal: Dutch Sports Brand ‘Masita’ Confirms Support For Flying Officers Cup Confirms Support For Flying Officers Cup.”
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