Members of government, COCAN members and football officials are all allied at the Yaounde Multipurpose Sports Complex for the official presentation of the TotalErnegies 2021 AFCON anthem titled “Passionate of Football” and the official mascot “Mola“.
Yaounde Multipurpose Sports Complex was transformed into a cultural village with the presentation of some colourful sounds and rythm as fans vibrates to the rhythm of the TotalErnegies AFCON 2021 anthem “Foufou”, accompanied by the vibrant of “Mola” our mascot.
Mola –literally translated as brotherhood– will be on national mini-tour from December 9 – 22 across all the 10 regions of the country. The Mascot will be paraded across the streets to give a feel of the AFCON. The schedule was published by COCAN on Saturday, December 4, 2021.
The official AFCON mascot leaves for the other five towns expected to host the AFCON, notably the Central town, Essos, Ngoa Ekelle, Damas, Madagascar and many more.
Also, delegations from three participating countries, Senegal, Gambia, and Mali are already in Cameroon to check on their lodging facilities.
Isabella Obaze has signed a new 3-year agreement with HB Køge.
The Danish defender joined HB Køge during the 2021 January transfer window from KoldingQ. Since then, she has taken a permanent place in HB Køge’s starting line-up both in the Gjensidige Women’s League where she helped bring home the Danish Championship last season, and in the UEFA Women’s Champions League where her achievements have also been recognized internationally.
“Isabella has perfoemed well during the year she has been at the club. She has developed explosively in step with the rest of the team and she has ended up as a good image of the whole development. We saw the potential in Isabella and she dared to believe in our project, so we are really happy that she will now also help lift us to the next level,” says HB Køge director Per Rud. (club’s website)
The next task for Isabella and the rest of HB Køge’s women’s team awaits on Thursday evening, when TSG Hoffenheim visit Capelli Sport Stadion, for their 5th group stage match of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
After losing all its four group games, the team seat bottom of Group C behind defending Champions, FC Barcelona (12 points), Arsenal (9 points), and next opponent, Hoffenheim (3 points).
Debutant, Real Madrid have joined Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-finals on a night when Juventus denied Chelsea’s hopes of early progress, Wolfsburg kept their ambitions alive but WFC Kharkiv and Breidablik bowed out.
Already qualified players of Didier Ollé-Nicolle won 6-0 in Ukraine as they ended the hopes of Kharkiv, in their 5th group stage match of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
PSG got off the mark through a deft header by Jordyn Huitema in the 15th minute, and added three more goals in the space of 19 minutes, with Sandy Baltimore’s goal in 21st minute, coupled by Ramona Bachmann’s clinical double (37th, 40th). Laurina Fazer scored her first senior goal one minute before the break. Ten minutes later, Amanda Ilestedt scored the sixth with a header, before Estelle Cascarino receives a red card at the end of the game (80th).
European debutants Real Madrid would advance as group runners-up into the quarter-finals, thanks to injury returnee, Kosovare Asllani scoring twice at Breidablik to announce her late group-stage arrival, and Zornoza’s 82nd minute goal.
The orange ball came to use under the Icelandic snow but the Los Blancas defied the nature to get the job done.
It’s an important first away win for the She-Wolfs to keep the quarter-finals chances alive on matchday five in the group match against the already eliminated Swiss champions Servette FCCF.
Inês Pereira’s own goal gave Wolfsburg the advantage before the half-time. Jill Roord finally notched the second six minutes from the end, before Tabea Waßmuth then struck in stoppage time to take her group-stage leading goal tally to six.
With Wolfsburg winning against Servette, they are now level with Juventus in second place on eight points while Chelsea are three points clear, but still have work to do to reach the knockout phase of the Champions League with a trip to Germany to come on matchday six.
There remains the possibility that the three sides could finish level on 11 points – but a Chelsea win or draw at Wolfsburg will send them through to the quarters.
Sam Kerr got a yellow card for knocking to the ground a pitch invader ran onto the field.
The most anticipated Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL) flagged off its new season on Wednesday across six match centres in the country, with 13 goals scored in five of the six games played.
In Group A, it’s a dream start for newcomers Naija Ratels who welcomed Osun Babes to a 2-0 at the the Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja. Having been promoted from the second division with a fantastic record, they recorded their first ever top flight win against the ‘Omoluabi Queens’.
The hard fought game ended goalless at halftime but Adugbe Olamide broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute to give the hosts the advantage before Agama Ziperekefhege doubled the lead to sealed the win in the 78th minute.
Rivers Angels began their title defence with a stalemate draw. Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, welcomed the season’s curtain raiser.
The match of day was the clash between long-term rivals, the defending champions, Rivers Angels and Delta Queens. After failing to get past the group stages of the inaugural edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League, many expected The Jewel of Rivers to vet their angers on Delta Queens.
Rivers Angels will next face another stronghold in the league, FC Robo Queens of Lagos in Port Harcourt on December 15, 2021.
Confluence Queens recorded the biggest scoreline of the evening as they spanked Pelican Stars 4-0.
Winifred Eiyebhora scored the fastest goal (17s) as she opened the scoring in the first minute of the game. Mercy Omokwu doubled the lead in the 21st minute before extending the hosts lead in the 36th minute as the Queens’ took a 3-0 advantage at halftime. Mercy continued from where she stopped at halftime as she added another with six minutes left on the regular time, becoming the first player to registered hat-trick this season.
2021 AITEO Cup Champions, Bayelsa Queens FC with a fearless display in Akure where they thrashed the home side, Sunshine Queens 3-0, with all goals coming in the first half.
Sunday Juliet scored the opener just two minutes into the game before Anjor Mary netted a brace (41, 44) in three minutes as Bayelsa took the first half advantage and sealed the victory.
FC Robo Queens continued from where they stopped last season as they beat Abia Angels 2-0, at the Legacy Football Pitch, National Stadium, Lagos. The ‘Lagos Landladies’ have a good record against their visitors from Aba.
Oke Maria headed home the opener in the 21st minute. Folashade Ijamilusi converted the first penalty kick of the NWFL season to doubled the lead for the hosts in the 38th minute.
Newly promoted, Adamawa Queens will have to go back to the drawing board after losing 0-2 at home to Edo Queens. Thanks to goals from Chioma Olise (16) and Emem Essien (57).
Fans across the country are gearing up for the start of the 2021/22 NWFL Premiership and the opening day has thrown up some tasty games.
The new campaign will get up and running with defending Champions, Rivers Angels taking a trip to the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba to face rivals Delta Queens in the curtain raiser.
At the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja, Liadi Bashiru and Olaleke Sanusi will go head-to-head on Wednesday.
Delta Queens Vs Rivers Angels (Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba)
Rivers Angels begin their title defence by facing Delta Queens at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. The ‘Jewels’ Of Rivers didn’t do well at the Inaugural CAF Women Champions League in Egypt and will face their long-term rival Delta Queens in a very tough derby.
Naija Ratels Vs Osun Babes (Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja).
Naija Ratels will be playing in the Premiership for the first time and will face a side who recorded victory in their first game last season. The ‘Omoluabi Queens’ won Ibom Angels at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in their first game of the 2021 season and will be looking at doing the same at Abuja. Naija Ratels are an unpredictable side and will surely give their all to record a very favourable result at home.
Osun Babes: Alvine Dahz, Sarah Iloduba, Kemi Abiodun.
Confluence Queens Vs Pelican Stars (Confluence Stadium, Lokoja).
Confluence Queens are definitely favourite in this encounter, but Pelican Stars on a good day can stun their opponents. Coach Liadi Bashiru will unleash his new signings on Wednesday and will be hoping he can record an outright win in his first league game with Confluence Queens.
Players To Watch:
Confluence Queens: Alexander Florence, Ibinabo Georgewill, Saidat Adebiyi.
Pelican Stars: Hannah Amos, Hodo Williams.
Adamawa Queens Vs Edo Queens (Pantanmi Stadium, Gombe)
The Pantanmi Stadium, Gombe will play host to the game between Adamawa Queens and Edo Queens. Jacob Vandi who led the ‘Fintiri’ Ladies to an historic Super 4 Championship in 2019 is back to the squad as Head Coach and will relish a victory in his first game of the season. Edo Queens on the the hand are an ambitious team and have already set their eyes on the maximum point.
Player To Watch; Adamawa Queens: Marvelous Duru, Monica Sabo, Rejoice Artetan
Edo Queens: Goodness Onyebuchi, Yetunde Fajobi, Chioma Olise.
FC ROBO QUEENS VS ABIA ANGELS (LEGACY FOOTBALL PITCH, NATIONAL STADIUM, LAGOS)
FC Robo Queens have shown overtime why they are one of the best sides in the country. The ‘Lagos Landladies’ have a good record against Abia Angels and will be dreaming of another victory against the Umuahia based side in Lagos on Wednesday.
Sunshine Queens Vs Bayelsa Queens (Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure)
Bayelsa Queens have the most talented players in the league and are one of the favourites to win the 2022 NWFL Premiership. The ‘Betty Babes’ on the the other hand play well together as a team and will give their visitors alot of problems on Wednesday.
There is a new cup tournament in town specially organized for the women’s grassroot football in Nigeria.
Organised by Soccer Queens –a group dedicated to advocating for growth and development of Nigeria women’s football– through one its stronghold advocate, Mr. Moses Nagogo Bako, the event will kick-off from February 7th – 14th 2022.
Bako has today confirmed the inaugural event “Soccer Queens Cup” will be holding its logo unveiling in the capital city of Kogi State, Lokoja, on December 9, by 5pm Nigeria time.
The theme for the inaugural edition has been revealed as “PLAYING FOR LOVE” which is inspired to using football to advocate for love and unity in Nigeria and Africa at large.
The one week tournament which cut across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria will be an annual tournament aimed at talent discovery and girl child empowerment.
CONFIRMED PARTICIPATINGTEAMS:
• North Central – Abruka Queens, Kwara • North East – Jewel Queens of Gombe • North West – Kaduna Queens Feeders • South East – Imo Strikers • South South – Fortress Ladies, Benin. • South West – RoyaltomsQueens Academy, Lagos.
Sunshine Queens Football Club of Akure escaped relegation as the club’s management completed the Club Licensing registration for the 2021/2022 NWFL Premiership season and won’t be relegated as warned by the Nigeria Women Football League.
The Chief Operating Officer of the NWFL, Modupe Shabi, stated this morning that the management of the club headed by Mr. Akinbobola, made frantic efforts to beat the final deadline given to the club by the NWFL and before midnight of yesterday, they fulfilled all righteousness and completed all Club Licensing registration for Sunshine Queens.
Modupe Shabi said: “With this, we are ready to go as no team will be relegated due to failure to meet club licensing registration. The Week One match between Sunshine Queens and Bayelsa Queens will hold at the Akure Township Stadium, as all 14 clubs planned for the 2021/2022 NWFL Premiership will now play.”
The 2021/2022 NWFL Premiership will officially flag off tomorrow Wednesday, December 8, 2021 with a Group B game at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba that would see Delta Queens host Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt. There will be other Week 1 fixtures across designated venues in Nigeria also tomorrow.
Week One Group B games will see Sunshine Queens host Bayelsa Queens at the Akure Township Stadium, and FC Robo host Abia Angels of Umuahia at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Lagos.
In Group A Week One matches; Confluence Queens will battle Pelican Stars of Calabar at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja, Naija Ratels will play host to Osun Babes at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja and Adamawa Queens take on Edo Queens of Benin at the Patani Stadium, Gombe.
Sportivation Media has announced its third edition of the annual Hangout and Award Ceremony which will be held by 10am on Saturday 18th December, 2021 at the Swan Hall, National Stadium, Lagos, while the football match will take place at Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Lagos.
The event will feature interesting side attractions ranging from FIFA licenced scouts, Awards, Football Matches, Comedy, Music, Networking Opportunities and more! The Award Ceremony is aimed at celebrating excellence in the sports industry; notable sport personalities will be given awards to celebrate them.
Former Super Eagles star, Etim Esin popularly known as “African Maradona” will be at the event to play football and as a special guest at the award ceremony.
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Zambia have cruised to the Girls’ Under-17 football crown at the Region 5 Youth Games Maseru 2020 with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Botswana in the final at the Setsotso Stadium on Monday.
Jessy Zulu opened the scoring in the 13th minute before Lucy Kajiya doubled the lead on the 39 minutes to give Zambia the halftime lead. Lubasi Pumulo resumed the scoring in the 68th minute and Gracious Tailoshi extended the lead and sealed the win two minutes later.
The captain of the side, Lubasi Pumulo led from the front and contributed a goal in the huge win, resulting in her getting her second Player of the Match award.
The captain also won the ultimate prize, as she’s crowned the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament.
Pumulo will benefit from the COSAFA and La Liga partnership that will see her travel to Spain to witness training sessions at big clubs, learn the football culture among other lifetime opportunities.
Chitete Musanka won the best Goalkeeper of the Tournament Award for not conceding any goal in their three matches.
With three goals in three matches, Lucy Kajiya picked the Top Scorer of the Tournament Award.
History was made as 17 year-old referee Raphael Mbotela took charge in a game which was televised live on Supersport (DStv) to become the youngest referee in the world to officiate national team’s game. Mbotela, who was fourth official in the U17 Boys match between Angola and Botswana, was assisted by Musa Nkomo of Eswatini and Aldair Carmelino of Angola.
“I am extremely happy with the performance of the young boy. He did everything right,” COSAFA Referees Manager Felix Tangawarima said. “We had the boy for five days in the pre-tournament course and the bottom line is we are very happy and excited about him.
“We will assign an Instructor in Zambia to continue developing him. I urge other national associations to identify and develop these youngsters as well.”
Runners-up, Botswana were awarded the Fair Play Club award.
The U20 Women’s national team of Morocco defeated Gambia 3-1 on Monday at Moulay Hassan Sporting Complex, in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup scheduled for Costa Rica 2022.
Just two minutes into the game, Sofia Bouftini opened the scoring for the hosts, Kawtar Mahy doubled the lead from the spot kick in the 15th minute and El Amrani Oumayma sealed the victory in the 55th minute before Fataomata Jammeh scored one back for the visitors.
The young Atlas Lionesses are the only North Africa team left in the cadet world cup qualifiers. The third qualifying round first leg of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022 will mark the imminence of results and only two teams will represent the continent at next year’s world cup.
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