WCQ: Hurtig’s late winner earns Sweden the win over Finland

Sweden women’s national team defeated Finland 2-1 to move six points ahead in Group A of Australia/New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. FC Barcelona forward, Fridolina Rolfö opened the scoring in the 11th minute through Lina Hurtig’s assist. Ria Oling then set up Linda Sallstrom in the 29th minute to restore parity beforeContinue reading “WCQ: Hurtig’s late winner earns Sweden the win over Finland”

WCQ: Denmark, Russia win big to dominate Group E

Russia and Denmark defeated Azerbaijan and Bosnia and Herzegovina respectively. Denmark in Group E defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 0-3 to maintain the top position in the group. Kathrine Kuhl opened the scoring for Denmark almost immediately after kick-off. Lyon player, Signe Bruun doubled the lead in the 14th minute before Emma Snerle made it 0-3Continue reading “WCQ: Denmark, Russia win big to dominate Group E”

WCQ: Northern Ireland Women hammer North Macedonia

Northern Ireland net eleven to smash record as Rachel Furness ties David Healy’s scoring tally in huge win over North Macedonia. Rachel Furness has now scored 36 goals for Northern Ireland, the same number as David Healy as Northern Ireland smashed their record margin of victory with an 11-0 win over North Macedonia in ThursdayContinue reading “WCQ: Northern Ireland Women hammer North Macedonia”

Lazio sign Nigerian midfielder Ogonna Chukwudi

According to reports, Italian side, SS Lazio, have completed the signing of Nigeria midfielder Ogonna Chukwudi for the rest of the 2020/2021 campaign. The Super Falcons midfielder moved from the Spanish side, Madrid CFF –which she joined in January this year– after passing her medical and putting pen to paper. The 33-year-old boasts huge experience,Continue reading “Lazio sign Nigerian midfielder Ogonna Chukwudi”

Aminata Diallo set to return to her daily life as a professional PSG player

Aminata Diallo makes first public appearance since police custody stay in Hamraoui affair. She had not appeared publicly since November 9th. On Thursday, Diallo, midfielder in the PSG women’s team, attended the release of the autobiographical comic book dedicated to the French international, “Je m’appelle Kylian”. At last, Aminata Diallo will return to the pitchesContinue reading “Aminata Diallo set to return to her daily life as a professional PSG player”

Hamraoui Affair: Eric Abidal apologizes to wife on Instagram

Silent since the news broke out about his extra-marital affair, the former French international finally spoke a few minutes ago through a message posted on Instagram Eric Abidal posted an apology to his wife on Instagram after reports that he cheated on her with former Barcelona player, Kheira Hamraoui who was physically attacked recently. TheContinue reading “Hamraoui Affair: Eric Abidal apologizes to wife on Instagram”

FIFA announced nominees for 2021 FIFA The Best Awards

FIFA has revealed the candidates shortlisted for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2021, the winners of which will be revealed at an online ceremony on 17 January 2022. Two expert panels – one for women’s football and one for men’s football – selected the candidates for each category. The nominees are listed below in alphabeticalContinue reading “FIFA announced nominees for 2021 FIFA The Best Awards”

Nigerians in Spain: Chikwelu, Payne, Ajibade, Osinachi in action for Primera Iberdrola match week 11

Rita Chikwelu played for the duration of the game as Levante defeated Madrid CFF 4-0 on Saturday at the Ciudad Deportiva de Buñol. Giovana Queiroz Costa opened the scoring in the 16th minute before Alba Redondo’s hat-trick sealed the win. Osinachi Ohale and her Deportivo Alaves travelled to the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano as theyContinue reading “Nigerians in Spain: Chikwelu, Payne, Ajibade, Osinachi in action for Primera Iberdrola match week 11”

“Don’t destroy the bridge you used to cross” – Invincible Angels FC manager slam club products

Team Manger of Invincible Angels FC, Gboko, Benue State, Engr George Igbana has fired warnings to former players and products of the club not to burn the bridge that they used to cross. In his words, Igbana stated that “sometimes I wonder the amount of allegations people levelled against us as being criminals, the playersContinue reading ““Don’t destroy the bridge you used to cross” – Invincible Angels FC manager slam club products”

CAFWCL: Reims defender Mayi Kith commends CAF for successful competition

Cameroon international and Stade De Reims defender Easther Mayi Kith appreciated the Confederation of African Football (CAF), following the success of the inaugural TotalEnergies Women’s Champions League competition. Mayi was born in Quebec, Canada and represented Canada at the 2013 CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship and the 2014 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. She switched allegianceContinue reading “CAFWCL: Reims defender Mayi Kith commends CAF for successful competition”