Category Archives: Women Sport Africa

Nigeria’s Football Governing Body, The NFF has officially endorsed the third edition of the prestigious Flying Officers Cup billed to hold next month in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. In a letter signed by NFF Technical Director Austin Eguaveon on behalf of the General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, the Federation gave her full support to the biggestContinue reading “NFF Officially Endorsed Flying Officers Cup.”

The maiden Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Football Tournament (Aisha Buhari Cup) early scheduled to officially kick-off on Monday, September 13 will now commence effectively on Wednesday, September 15 till Tuesday, September 21, 2021. The slight shift in kick-off date is necessitated by two key factors, namely an expressed request by the participating teams that theirContinue reading “Aisha Buhari Cup: Tournament Gets New Kickoff Date.”

MTN had only last week signed a three –year agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation as the Official Communications Partner of the all Nigerian National Teams. The all-yellow fluorescence of Nigeria’s telecommunications shone even brighter on Monday as the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) announced MTN has become the Platinum Sponsor of the Aisha Buhari CupContinue reading “MTN Signed Deal As Platinum Sponsor Of Aisha Buhari Cup.”

Sevilla femenino travelled to SD Eibar to begin their 2021/22 Primera division Femenina campaign. Super Falcons forward, Antionette “Toni” Oyedupe Payne started for her side and played all minutes as her side fell to a 3-2 defeat. It took the hosts just 16 minutes into the game to take the lead through Arola Aparicio fromContinue reading “Toni Payne’s Sevilla Bow To A 3-2 Defeat At Eibar.”

Mamelodi Sundowns crowned champions of COSAFA Zonal Qualifiers. Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC of South Africa defeated Black Rhinos Queens FC of Zimbabwe 3-0 to clinch the 2021 COSAFA (Southern Africa) Zonal Qualifiers title and ticket for the maiden Total Energies CAF Women’s Champions League. Goals by; Lerato Kgasago ’12, Nonhlanhla Mthandi ’78, and Boitumelo RabaleContinue reading “#CosafaWCL: Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Grab The 6th Slot For The Maiden CAF Women’s Champions League.”

Head Coach of the Nigeria Women’s National Team, Randy Waldrum has named a 23-woman provisional list for the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament, taking place in Lagos, Nigeria, from 13-21 this month. The eleven times African Women’s Cup Of Nation (AWCON) winners are in group A along with Morocco and Mali.Continue reading “Aisha Buhari Cup: Host Nation Release 23-Woman Provisional List.”

Exciting news emanating from Tanzania as president Samia Suluhu Hassan donate the sum of $100,000 for the sponsorship of CECAFA Women’s Cup tournament. Tanzania Daily News report that tourney will be known as CECAFA Samia Women’s Cup and will hold next year. A statement released by the Tanzania Football Federation said the financial donation willContinue reading “Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan To Sponsor Women’s Cup Days After Calling Women Athletes Flat-Chested and Unattractive.”

The South African women’s national team, Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has named a 25-woman squad list for the Aisha Buhari Cup (ABC) that will take place in Lagos, Nigeria from 12-21 September 2021. The national women’s team last got together in June where they were scheduled to travel to the Netherlands and playContinue reading “Aisha Buhari Cup: Banyana Banyana Named Provisional List.”

Following her outstanding performances while on international duty, South African referee, Akhona Makalima was recommended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to be part of the officials who will officiate at the 2023 FIFA World Cup. The top South African referee has over the years become one of the elite female referees having officiatedContinue reading “Akhona Makalima Among 55 Nominated By FIFA For 2023 Women’s World Cup.”

Aisha Buhari Cup (ABC) is an invitational tournament which will take pace in Lagos from September 13th – 21st at the Agege Stadium and the refurbished Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. The Nigeria Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, is very confident that the continental tournament sponsored by the First Lady of Nigeria, AishaContinue reading “ABC2021: Sport Minister, Sunday Dare Pledge N50m Support, Says Tournament Will Boost Women’s Football Development.”