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FC Robo Queens of Lagos among early birds to arrive Edo State for the Betsy Obaseki women’s football tournament. Others include Fortress Ladies of Benin and Edo Queens as clubs embark on the compulsory Covid-19 test for all 12 participating clubs.

The tournament which starts tomorrow, Monday September 27, held its official draws tonight at the Edo State Government house. Present at the draws event are host, Her Excellency Betsy Obaseki – Edo State First lady, Deputy Governor of Edo State – Rt.Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu, Hon. Minister for Youth and Sports – Mr.Sunday Dare among other dignitaries.

“Edo state has always been the heartbeat of sports in Nigeria. This administration is prepared to bring back the lost glory back in Edo, this was testified by ex international Nkiru Okosieme who started her football career in Benin city”. – Her excellency Betsy Obaseki speaking at the draws.

Earlier today, Governor Godwin Obaseki inspected Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium where the opening ceremony will held tomorrow.

Full Draws and Matchday 1 fixtures:

Group A:
Edo Queens
Naija Ratels
Rolly FC
Heartland Queens

Group B:
Rivers Angels
Fortress Queens
Royal Queens FC
FC Robo Queens

Group C:
Bayelsa Queens
Confluence Queens
Sunshine Queens
Kaduna Queens

After returning from international break where she featured for the Super Falcons at the just concluded Aisha Buhari Cup, Glory Ogbonna was voted Woman of the Match in Umeå IK’s 3-1 win over Norrköping.

The defender’s composure and contribution to the game earned her a deserved recognition as she appreciates her teammates and coaches for the award.

“First of all I want to thank God who has made this day possible for me. Second of all, I want to share this award with my coaches, players because without them it won’t be easy settling here,” she told media.

This is her second player of the match award since joining Umeå IK with her first against Alvsjo ALK in August.

The 3-1 victory over Norrköping has now taken Umeå IK to 48 points after 20 matches as they maintain top spot in the Elitettan League.

Nigerian international duo of Faith Ikidi Micheal and Anam Imo started for Pitea IF today on their 1-1 draw against Vittsjo.

Sofia Wannerdahl set up Anam Imo for Pitea’s goal in the 15th minute befire Brazil’s Fernanda Caroline Da Silva equalised for Vittsjö in the 78th minute to force a draw.

Pitea occupy the tenth position on the 13 team league with 15 points from 17 games and will next play Moron in the Quarterfinal of Svenska Cupen on September 29.

After consecutive victories over Reading (2-0) and Leicester City (1-3), Manchester United Women welcomed the defending Chelsea.

Emma Hayes’s girls defeated Manchester United 1-6 to end united’s perfect start to the 2021/22 Barclays English FA Women’s Super League (WSL) season on Sunday.

Just two minutes into the game, Fran Kirby opened the scoring with her 50th Women’s Super League goal, becoming just the third player in the league history to reach that milestone after Ellen White and Vivianne Miedema.

Pernille Harder doubled the lead with a superb solo effort before Sam Kerr tapped home a third, as we headed to halftime whistle.

Alessia Russo’s deflected strike gave United hope, but Kerr, Drew Spence, and Jessie Fleming who registered her first Chelsea goal added to United’s woe.

Chelsea moved to the third position on the league table with six points from three games and will next play Birmingham in the 2020/2021 English Women’s FA Cup Quarterfinal on September 29.

Deportivo Alaves welcomed newly promoted Villareal CF to Ciudad Deportiva José Luis Compañón for their match week 3 encounter in the Spanish Primera Iberdrola league.

An assist from Nerea Nevado gave Deportivo Alaves the first goal through Nigerian international, Osinachi Ohale in the 24th minute.

Osinachi’s lone goal was what separated the team at halftime. Mikel Crespo girls headed to the dressing room with the advantage and confidence of getting their third consecutive victories.

Alaves continued to generate opportunities and hungry for more and their efforts finally paid off as the second of the game came in the 87th minute, a kick from Naima served to sentence the yellow submarine.

The Gloriosas with three wins from three games now sit third on the log behind Barcelona and Real Sociedad on goal difference.

The team will next play two games away from home. With Osinachi’s side visiting Ajibade’s Atlético de Madrid and Oshoala’s FC Barcelona.

The Nigerian U20 women’s national team defeated the Central African Republic 0-7 in Douala for a first-leg advantage in the 2022 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

Falconets scored four goals in the first half through Mercy Idoko’s brace, Esther Onyenezide and Joy Jerry.

In the second half, Deborah Abiodun, Taiwo Lawal, and Adoo Yina increased Christopher Danjuma’s side.

The return leg of the game will take place in Nigeria on October 7.

Goalscorers: Mercy Idoko (2′ 5′), Esther Onyenezide (34′)
Jerry Joy (44′)
Deborah Abiodon (78′)
Taiwo Lawal (83′)
Yina Adoo (90+1′)

Nigerian international and Soyaux defender, Onyinyechi Zogg played 46 minutes in her club’s 1-0 narrow loss at Fleury 91.

Karczewska scored the lone goal of the game in the 39th minute and ASJ Soyaux were unable to recover despite Piga’s red card for Fleury-91 in the 62nd minute.

Speaking to OJBsport.com after the loss, Onyinyechi Zogg believed her side could have equalized but were unlucky.

“We pushed forward and stuck to our game plan then we conceded. We played really well, fought back but we are just not lucky to score today.” – she said.

ASJ Soyaux Charente are 9th on the table with just one win in four games and will next face Oparanozie’s Dijon on October 2nd.