Soccer Queens Cup: Hon. Shaba Ibrahim happy with grassroot football development

Nigeria/Russia Parliamentary Group Chairman and Lokoja/Kogi Reps. Member, Hon. Shaba Ibrahim MHR; has appreciated the brain behind the organization of Soccer Queens Cup. The sport loving politician said he will continue to support grassroot development in the State and Country at large. “It’s a good initiative to empower the youth most especially the girls. IContinue reading “Soccer Queens Cup: Hon. Shaba Ibrahim happy with grassroot football development”

Centurion Oshoala hits double in Barcelona’s demolition of Real Sociedad

Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala scored twice on her 100th Barcelona appearance as the team led by Jonatan Giráldez thrashed Real Sociedad 1-9 on Wednesday, at the Instalaciones de Zubieta Stadium. Oshoala has now scored 79 league goals, 18 of which have been scored this season, making her the current top scorer in the leagueContinue reading “Centurion Oshoala hits double in Barcelona’s demolition of Real Sociedad”

SQC 2022: Royaltoms triumphs in the battle of the Queens

The second match of the day saw Royaltoms Queens demolished Kaduna Queens 3-0 in the maiden edition of the Soccer Queens Cup at the Confluence Queens Stadium, Lokoja on Tuesday. With nothing to separate the sides at halftime, Ronke Ola broke the deadlock in the 50th minute after dribbling past the defense and slotted pastContinue reading “SQC 2022: Royaltoms triumphs in the battle of the Queens”

Soccer Queens Cup: Fortress Ladies victorious over Abruka Queens

The much anticipated inaugural Soccer Queens Cup competition kicked off today with Fortress Ladies FC and Abruka Queens going head-to-head in the opening match at the Confluence Queens Stadium, Lokoja on Tuesday. Representing South-South, the Benin based team Fortress Ladies defeated Abruka Queens 1-0, thanks to Osakiren’s 73rd minute goal. It was not an easyContinue reading “Soccer Queens Cup: Fortress Ladies victorious over Abruka Queens”

Gombe Jewel Queens withdraws from maiden Soccer Queens Cup

Jewel Queens Football Academy, a grassroot women’s football team based in Gombe State has withdrawn from the maiden edition of the Soccer Queens Cup. The competition which kicked off today at the Confluence Queens Stadium, Lokoja in Kogi State is expected to have six participants, one each from the six geo-political zones in Nigeria. InContinue reading “Gombe Jewel Queens withdraws from maiden Soccer Queens Cup”

Ramat Abdulkareem joins B.93 FC for the remainder of the season

Abdulkareem Ramat has joined Denmark second division team, Boldklubben AF 1893 (B.93) from Turkish side Ataşehir Belediyespo. The Nigerian international signed a 6-month deal and will wear the team’s jersey no. 19. “I want to be a great plus to B.93 and also qualifying to the top league that will fulfill my joy.” – RamatContinue reading “Ramat Abdulkareem joins B.93 FC for the remainder of the season”

Marie-Antoinette Katoto becomes all-time leading PSG goalscorer with 132 goals

Paris Saint-Germain women earned a 6-2 win over Guingamp on Saturday, in their matchday 14 of the Arkema Division-1 Ligue, and star striker Marie-Antoinette Katoto became the highest-ever goalscorer for the Parisians with her 131st and 132nd goal in 148 appearances. The previous record was held by Marie-Laure Delie, who scored 131 times for theContinue reading “Marie-Antoinette Katoto becomes all-time leading PSG goalscorer with 132 goals”

Toni Payne impressive in Sevilla 1-1 draw against Ohale’s Deportivo Alaves

Toni Payne played an impressive role in Sevilla’s 1-1 against Deportivo Alaves on Sunday at the After the two defeats against Real Madrid and Villarreal CF, Sevilla showed a little more superiority in the opponent half. The Nigerian international assisted Jessica who made a shot from the right side and beat Cornejo with power inContinue reading “Toni Payne impressive in Sevilla 1-1 draw against Ohale’s Deportivo Alaves”

FIFA U20 WWCQ: Senegal survives Morocco threat to book date with Falconets

The young Teranga Lionesses are through to the next round on a 5-4 penalty shoot-out victory over the Moroccans. After playing a one all draw in the first leg, Senegal and Morocco refused to succumbed and settled for another 1-1 draw in the second leg at the Lat-Dior Stadium. With a 2-2 aggregate, the winnerContinue reading “FIFA U20 WWCQ: Senegal survives Morocco threat to book date with Falconets”

FIFA U20 WWCQ: Black Princesses of Ghana condemn Uganda, progress to final round

The Black Princesses of Ghana power past Uganda to seal a date with Ethiopia in the final round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, extending their quest to qualify for a sixth successive outing. Having won the reversed 2-1 at the St. Mary’s Stadium in Kitende, the Black Princesses progressed on a 7-1Continue reading “FIFA U20 WWCQ: Black Princesses of Ghana condemn Uganda, progress to final round”