Newly unveiled Naija Ratels FC player, now captain, Onome Ebi, has continued to express her joy in returning home to retire in the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL). The record-breaking skipper who has participated in six FIFA Women’s World Cups was unveiled at a colourful ceremony on Saturday in Abuja by the management of NaijaContinue reading “Onome Ebi fulfills long-life dreams with NWFL return”
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Onome Ebi set to become highest paid NWFL player
The President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), Barr. Paul Edeh has announced that the club’s new signing Onome Ebi will earn ₦1.5 million monthly. The 40-year-old Super Falcons veteran defender confirmed her move to the NWFL side, Naija Ratels on Saturday via her social platforms. This will mark her return to the domestic league since leavingContinue reading “Onome Ebi set to become highest paid NWFL player”
Onome Ebi explains joining NWFL again after 15 years away
Nigeria defender, Onome Ebi has explained her reasons for joining Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership side, Naija Ratels FC for the upcoming 2023/24 season. Following her exit from Spanish Liga F side, Levante Las Planas last November, the 40-year-old veteran defender returned to the Nigerian league after 15 years she left the domestic senseContinue reading “Onome Ebi explains joining NWFL again after 15 years away”
Bet9ja Mushin Development Football Program Gets Kickoff Date
FC Robo Queens has joined the inaugural project of the Mushin Development program where eight teams will participate for the community football glory. The Mushin-based team is the only team among the participating teams that plays in the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership. The women’s football championship sponsored by Bet9ja Foundation is scheduled toContinue reading “Bet9ja Mushin Development Football Program Gets Kickoff Date”
NWFL Premiership: Delta Queens dominate individual awards
The 2022/23 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership end-of-the-season awards were dominated by players of the winning team Delta Queens. Last season, it was Monday Gift who swept the Golden Ball and Golden Boot awards as the FC Robo Queens loanee at Bayelsa Queens scored a total number of nine (9) goals in five (5)Continue reading “NWFL Premiership: Delta Queens dominate individual awards”
NWFL Premiership: Delta Queens dethrone Bayelsa Queens for historic title
Delta Queens are the champions of the 2022/23 season of the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership after a 2-1 victory over Bayelsa Queens in the Women’s Super 6 championship playoffs at the Stephen Keshi stadium in Asaba Delta on Sunday. The Asaba-based team maintained their unbeaten streak to win their first league title sinceContinue reading “NWFL Premiership: Delta Queens dethrone Bayelsa Queens for historic title”
No Gift Monday as Waldrum reveals 23 Falcons for Revelation Cup
The head coach of the Nigeria women’s senior national team, Randy Waldrum, has called up 23 Falcons for next month’s Revelation Cup Tournament to be staged in Leon, Mexico City. Waldrum has once again omitted the 2019 World Cup team captain Desire Oparanozie, team prospects Gift Monday and Vivian Ikechukwu among players invited, but teamContinue reading “No Gift Monday as Waldrum reveals 23 Falcons for Revelation Cup”
Impressive Ajibade secures Copa de la Reina quarter-final for Atletico Madrid
Nigeria international forward Rasheedat Ajibade was the Queen of the pitch for Atletico de Madrid Femenino on Wednesday evening as they booked a spot in the quarter-final of the Copa De La Reina. The Copel De La Reina is an annual women’s version of the men’s Copa Del Rey. The Super Falcons star registered aContinue reading “Impressive Ajibade secures Copa de la Reina quarter-final for Atletico Madrid”
Barcelona face elimination from Copa de la Reina for fielding ineligle player
FC Barcelona Women could be thrown out of the Copa de la Reina for fielding an ineligible player in their round of 16 victory against Osasuna. Barça demolished Osasuna 9-0 on Tuesday evening to book their place in the quarter-finals and continue their bid for a fourth consecutive Copa de la Reina. However, it isContinue reading “Barcelona face elimination from Copa de la Reina for fielding ineligle player”
Ajibade, two others join FIFPRO Global Player Council
The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) has added Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade to its Global Player Council. FIFPRO announced Ajibade’s appointment alongside two other players – Enez Mango (Farul Constanta/Kenya) and Marshall Munetsi (Reims/Zimbabwe) – on its Twitter page on Wednesday. According to FIFPro, the council is made up of members with demonstratedContinue reading “Ajibade, two others join FIFPRO Global Player Council”
