Category Archives: Women’s Football

Four more clubs qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup after the conclusion of Group C and D games on Match Day 7. In Group C, Sunshine Queens pipped SGH Academy 1-0 to make it to the quarter final. Maryam Aluko took advantage of an error from Owogbemi Kehinde to slot inContinue reading “Final-8 slots of the Flying Officers Cup confirmed”

Great victory for the Nerazzurre against Roma. Ajara Njoya’s lone goal made the difference. The Nerazzurre start well immediately with a very high pressure and in the first minutes of play they collect several important opportunities. Roma responded with Thaisa from outside the box in the 10th minute, but Francesca Durante responded with a greatContinue reading “Ajara nets on her debut to gift Inter Milan all points against Roma”

Bayelsa Queens who are last season’s Champions crashed out of this season’s tournament as four teams sealed qualification to the quarterfinals of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup after the conclusion of Group A and B games on Friday, October 15. Royal Queens held Ghana Police Ladies FC to a 2-2 draw in the first gameContinue reading “Flying Officers Cup: Defending Champions bows out of tournament”

Osun Babes Manager, Whyte Ogbonda has expressed satisfaction with his team, as they earn a berth in the quarter-finals of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup. The ‘Omoluabi Queens’ played a goalless draw against Bayelsa Queens on Friday evening to book a spot in Quarter-Final of the biggest Women Football Pre-season Championship in Africa. The formerContinue reading “‘We are happy to be in the quarterfinals of Flying Officers Cup’ – Whyte Ogbonda”

Edo Queens forward, Emem Essien has expressed her hope that her hardwork has started paying off, following her second half Hat-trick against NWFL Championship side, Dannaz Ladies FC on Thursday evening. The former Ibom Angels forward was a second half substitute in the game against Dannaz Ladies and scored her first of the day onContinue reading “‘I have been working hard and I’m glad it is finally paying off.’ – Edo Queens hat-trick heroine Emem Essien”

Honey Badgers young forward Atume Doosur has noted that she is always happy whenever she helps her team win games or help them from getting defeated. The young forward remarkable scoring form continued on thursday as her fantastic volley gave the Badgers a point against a more experienced side, Royal Queens in the first matchContinue reading “Flying Officers Cup: ‘I Am Always Happy To Help My Team’- Atume Doosur”

UEFA Women’s Champions League holders Barcelona and record seven-time winners Lyon both moved onto six group points, while Arsenal secured a crucial win against Hoffenheim and Bayern München also showed their strength in Thursday’s games. Little over a year ago, HB Køge had never even played in the top division of Danish women’s football. TheContinue reading “UWCL Round-up: Arsenal, Bayern back to winning ways, Barcelona and Lyon march on”

The first game of the day between Royal Queens of Warri and Honey Badgers of Makurdi ended in a 1-1 draw. Honey Badgers came from behind to pick an important point against Royal Queens on thursday morning, in the first game of the day 5 of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup. In-form teenager Atume DoosurContinue reading “Flying Officers Cup matchday 5 wrap”

Juventus vs Chelsea: Juventus Women had the unusual experience of learning what it must be like for most Italian teams to face them on Wednesday night, with the Bianconere up against Chelsea in the Women’s Champions League. Chelsea took the lead on the half-hour from their first real chance. Erin Cuthbert received the ball onContinue reading “UWCL: Chelsea makes Turin harder, PSG, Wolfsburg, Real Madrid delivers five stars”

Eight years old Cherish Edeh, the daughter of the Founder and President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) gave an inspiring speech on girl-child education during the opening ceremony of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup to mark the international day of girl-child. Young Cherish started her speech by saluting people at the event and thankedContinue reading “Flying Officers Cup Opening Speech: Cherish Edeh clamours for Girl-Child Education”