FIFA releases match schedule for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

FIFA today released the match schedule for the tournament, set down to run in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 6, 2023. The tournament will feature games held in nine different cities and 10 separate venues across the two host nations. Western Australia has missed out on the most sought-after games atContinue reading “FIFA releases match schedule for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup”

NWFL transfer news: Eleven players off the shore, others move within league

The first tier of the Nigeria Women’s Football League, NWFL Premiership will kick off on the 8 of December. Kick442.com has compiled a list of players transfer within the league ahead of the kickoff and also of players who migrated off the shore from the league during the transfer window. Managers Appointment: Delta Queens FCContinue reading “NWFL transfer news: Eleven players off the shore, others move within league”

FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying group stage wrap

The European qualifying group stage for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is in progress, running until 6 September 2022. The group winners will be promoted from the qualifications, and the teams from the second place will play in the play-offs. The two best teams will secure their promotion, and the third will have aContinue reading “FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying group stage wrap”

WCQ: Italy and Switzerland wins big, dominate Group G

After losing o Switzerland, Italy bounced back and dominated the Romanians closing the match with a sharp 5-0 thanks to Milena Bertolini’s blues prevailed thanks to Bonansea’s goal (22nd), Girelli’s hat-trick (53rd, 61st and 94th) and Pirone’s goal in the 87th minute. Switzerland thrashed Lithuania 0-7 to top Group G with three points ahead ofContinue reading “WCQ: Italy and Switzerland wins big, dominate Group G”

Australia force USA to a late minute draw

The Matildas came from behind to draw 1-1 in their second and final friendly match against world champions USA in their last hit-out before January’s Asian Cup. Australia head coach, Tony Gustavsson made a few changes to the starting XI after Australia’s 3-0 defeat to the USA on Saturday, switching out goalkeeper Teagan Micah forContinue reading “Australia force USA to a late minute draw”

AWCONQ: NFF General Secretary wants Super Falcons to go for revenge against Cote d’Ivoire

The General Secretary of the Nigerian Football Federation Dr. Mohammed Sanusi was on ground to receive the Super Falcons on Monday at the NFF Secretariat after their training match against newly promoted premiership side Naija Ratels at the goal project. The trio of Miracle Joseph, Toni Payne, and Yetunde Aluko with a goal each sealedContinue reading “AWCONQ: NFF General Secretary wants Super Falcons to go for revenge against Cote d’Ivoire”

AWCONQ: Onome Ebi fires warning to Ivory Coast

Super Falcons veteran defender, Onome Ebi has promised that Cote D’Ivoire will meet a formidable Super Falcons side when both teams lock horns in February for the final qualifying round of the 2022 African Women’s Nations Cup billed for Morocco. The Ivorian ladies stopped Falcons from reaching the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games after knocking themContinue reading “AWCONQ: Onome Ebi fires warning to Ivory Coast”

Winners at 2021 Ballon d’Or awards

France football, organizers of the Ballon d’Or introduced two new awards at the 65h Ballon d’Or awards gala, one being the club of the year and the other the best striker of the year. Chelsea won the newly introduced Club of the year award for its impressive run during the year in review. Both theContinue reading “Winners at 2021 Ballon d’Or awards”

Alexia Putellas wins 2021 Ballon d’Or ahead of Hermoso and Kerr

FC Barcelona midfielder, Alexia Putellas has been named the winner of the 2021 Ballon d’or ahead of Barcelona teammate, Jennifer Hermoso. Putellas was presented with the award at the 65th Ballon d’or ceremony by French Football Magazine. ✨ THAT MOMENT ✨ #BallonDor pic.twitter.com/acUR8s8waM — FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) November 29, 2021 She scored 18 leagueContinue reading “Alexia Putellas wins 2021 Ballon d’Or ahead of Hermoso and Kerr”

Real Madrid sacked David Aznar, appoints Alberto Toril as replacement

Real Madrid CF announces that it has terminated David Aznar’s contract as the head coach of the women’s team with immediate effect on a mutual consent. Aznar qualified the team for their first ever UEFA Women’s Champions League at the expense of Manchester City. He has contract with the team until 2022 which has nowContinue reading “Real Madrid sacked David Aznar, appoints Alberto Toril as replacement”