Category Archives: Women Sport Africa

To wrap up what is proving to be an exciting showpiece, the top two teams in women’s football on the African continent at the moment, Nigeria and South Africa will face off in what is expected to be a battle of power and superiority, on the final day of the maiden edition of Aisha BuhariContinue reading ““We beat them in 2018 and we can do it again” – Thembi Kgatlana on facing Super Falcons.”

Ghana’s Black Queens edged the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 2-0 to win their first game in Aisha Buhari Cup on Monday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. Head coach of the Black Queens, Mercy Tagoe made three changes to the side that loss 3-0 to South Africa. With Justice Tweneboaa, Konadu Vivian and Owusu ElizabethContinue reading “Black Queens humbled Cameroon at the Aisha Buhari Cup.”

Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses and the Female Eagles of Mali fought out the first stalemate of the maiden edition of Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday. The last meeting between Morocco and Mali was on 14th June 2021 at the Stade du FUS, and the Atlas Lionesses 🇲🇦 won 3-2.Continue reading “ABC: Morocco and Mali end campaign in a stalemate draw.”

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.”

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.”

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”

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.”

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”

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.”

Since its inception in 2019, a number of big Nigerian Women Football clubs have participated and this year’s promised to be big and better, with clubs from neighbouring countries also participating. In 2019, Edo Queens emerge winners after defeating Nasarawa Amazons in the final. In 2020, Nasarawa Amazons became runners-up for the second time afterContinue reading “Why Anticipate The 2021 Flying Officers Cup?”