Asisat Oshoala returned to scoring from injury in a 0-7 victory over Granadilla Tenerife as FC Barcelona Femeni started 2022 where they left it off in 2021. The Super Falcons captain has been sidelined since 13 November 2021 with a ruptured posterior cruciate ligament in her right knee. The 27-year-old was called on from benchContinue reading “WATCH: Oshoala on target from injury return”
Category Archives: Women’s Football
Nominees For The 2021 Nigeria Pitch Awards Revealed
In a press conference held at Ibis Hotel Lagos on Wednesday, the nominees for the eighth edition of The Nigeria Pitch Awards were announced with 17 categories to be decided. The Nigeria Pitch Awards, initiated by Matchmakers Inc in 2012, is aimed at recognising the country’s most outstanding football persons in a given year. NapoliContinue reading “Nominees For The 2021 Nigeria Pitch Awards Revealed”
Asisat Oshoala Recovers From Injury Ahead Of AWCON Qualifier
Super Falcons and Barcelona Femeni attacker Asisat Oshoala has been medically cleared to resume full training on Friday afternoon. The former FC Robo Queens forward last played for the European Champions on November 10, 2021, during her side’s 4-0 thrashing of Hoffenheim in the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage match. Oshoala hobbled off withContinue reading “Asisat Oshoala Recovers From Injury Ahead Of AWCON Qualifier”
Sam Kerr Up Against Barcelona Duo For The Best FIFA Women’s Player Award
FC Barcelona duo of Alexia Putellas and Jennifer Hermoso has been shortlisted for the 2021 FIFA The Best Women’s Player of the year award along with Chelsea FC and Australian forward, Samantha Kerr. The award is given to the outstanding player in women’s football as voted for by an international jury comprising the current coachesContinue reading “Sam Kerr Up Against Barcelona Duo For The Best FIFA Women’s Player Award”
Nigeria Women Football League Bags Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited Sponsorship Deal
The Nigeria Women Football League has secured a new sponsorship deal with Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited, a leading engineering and construction company. Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited is known for the delivery of modern world-class sporting facilities across the country. Peculiar’s goal is to build facilities that are of the highest quality and meet the expectationsContinue reading “Nigeria Women Football League Bags Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited Sponsorship Deal”
FC Robo Queens gives financial back up to Soccer Queens Cup
Lagos based team, FC Robo Queens joined Nasarawa Amazons in rendering financial support for the upcoming grassroot football tournament. As preparation continues for the most anticipated tournament mainly for grassroot, the Soccer Queens Cup, the FC Robo Queens through its head coach Emmanuel Osahon has pledged financial support for the one week course. While praisingContinue reading “FC Robo Queens gives financial back up to Soccer Queens Cup”
2022 Women All Stars Football Tournament Kickoff Its Annual Talent Discovery Program
Despite the effect of the global COVID-19 pandemic on sports at the grassroot level, with little or no financial support, the annual women’s All Stars football tournament is determined in its course of promoting and developing grassroot girls football. The Association of the Nigerian Women Football Club Coaches as part of its efforts to developContinue reading “2022 Women All Stars Football Tournament Kickoff Its Annual Talent Discovery Program”
Chelsea Goalkeepers and Managers made FIFA The Best Awards Final List
Following the reveal of the three finalists for the best men’s and women’s goalkeeper award, Chelsea goalkeepers Édouard Mendy and Ann-Katrin Berger made the final list in their respective categories, while both Thomas Tuchel and Emma Hayes have also been named in the top three World Best men’s and women’s coach by FIFA. Thomas TuchelContinue reading “Chelsea Goalkeepers and Managers made FIFA The Best Awards Final List”
FIFA The Best Awards: Emma Hayes, Sarina Wiegman Among Final Nominees For The Best Women’s Coach Award
Chelsea FC Women’s coach, Emma Hayes, and English Women’s national team coach, Sarina Wiegman have been shortlisted among final top three for the 2021 FIFA Best Women’s Coach Award alongside former FC Barcelona coach, Lluis Cortes. The winner will be announced on 17 January. Lluís Cortés who won treble with Spanish Primera Iberdrola side, FCContinue reading “FIFA The Best Awards: Emma Hayes, Sarina Wiegman Among Final Nominees For The Best Women’s Coach Award”
Olowookeere, Omokwo Voted NWFL Premiership Manager, Player Of the Month For December
Confluence Queens FC forward, Mercy Omokwo and Naija Ratels FC Manager Bankole Olowookeere have been voted the Naija Women Football League Awards Player and Manager of the month. Mercy Omokwo finished ahead of Naija Ratels forward Olamide Adugbe and Nasarawa Amazons Abigail Sunday to win the coveted monthly awards. The Confluence Queens forward scooped theContinue reading “Olowookeere, Omokwo Voted NWFL Premiership Manager, Player Of the Month For December”
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