Category: Women
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Edna Imade continues fine form to beat Gift Monday’s Tenerife
Nigerian forward Edna Imade extended her scoring streak to six consecutive games, netting in Granada’s 2-1 victory over UD Tenerife in Liga F on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The December player of the month struck in the 39th minute for her 12th season goal after her earlier attempt had Ricocheted the bar. Ariadna Mingueza made it…
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Rasheedat Ajibade end goal drought in draw against Levante
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Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade ended her shyness in front of goal after over 3 months against Levante, but it was not enough to earn her side a win, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Falcons captain scored a stunning goal to put AthletiCo De Madrid Femenino in the lead, but Levante equalised to see the two sides share…
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CAFWCL: FC Masar deny Edo Queens bronze title
Edo Queens have lost the bronze medal match of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League against FC Masar on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria ‘s sole representative lost 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw at full time at the M’hamed ElAbadi- El Jadida. The two debuts went into the game with history in their minds…
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CAFWCL: Odoma, Essien makes group stage best XI
Following the group stage conclusion of the ongoing 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) has recognized the top performers by naming an elite 11-player squad with two Edo Queens players included in the XI, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. This prestigious selection highlights the exceptional talent on display during the tournament.…
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CAFWCL: TP Mazembe Ladies halt Edo Queens final dreams
Edo Queens’s hopes of making the first-time CAF Women’s Champions League final were dashed after they lost their semi-final clash against TP Mazembe Ladies on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian side lost 3-1 to the Congolese side after extra time at the Laarbi Zaouli – Casablanca Stadium, after the game finished 1-1 at the regulation…
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CAFWCL: Edo Queens make stunning comeback to eliminate Mamelodi Sundowns
Edo Queens produced a thrilling comeback to defeat defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in their final group-stage match at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, securing a place in the semifinals, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Despite falling behind 1-0 early in the match, with Melinda Kgadiete putting Sundowns ahead in the 28th minute, Edo Queens demonstrated resilience.…
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CAFWCL: Edo Queens, FC Masar settle for share of the spoils
Nigeria’s representative in the CAF Women’s Champions League, Edo Queens settled for the share of the spoils in their second match of the competition’s group stage, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. There was nothing to choose between Edo Queens and FC Masar after full-time at the Laarbi Zaouli Casablanca, Morocco on Wednesday. Another heroic performance by goalkeeper, Sandarine…
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CAFWC: Moses Aduku expect tough test from FC Masar
Edo Queens Coach, Moses Aduku has anticipated a tough tie when his side takes on FC Masar in the second group match of the CAF Women’s Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Aduku and his girls are still smarting from their 3-0 triumph over CBE FC of Ethiopia in their first match. They say they expect to…
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NWSL Playoffs: Asisat Oshoala’s goal not enough to see Bay FC through
Nigeria Super Falcons star player Asisat Oshoala scored for Bay FC in the NWSL quarter-final Playoffs, but it was not enough for her team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Oshoala scored one in their 2-1 loss to Washington Spirit in Bay FC’s first-ever playoff match. The reigning African women’s footballer of the year scored from close range after…
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CAFWC: Edo Queens kickstart campaign with a bang
Nigeria’s representative in the CAF Women’s Champions League, Edo Queens launched their journey into the competition with a sweeping victory over CBE FC, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Godwin Obaseki Girls defeated the Ethiopians 3-0 to go top of the log courtesy of goals from Folashade Ijamilusi and Goodness Osigwe. It was Essien who began the fine…
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WUCL: Night to forget as Man City thrash Nnadozie’s Paris
Nigeria Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie had a day to forget after her side Paris FC was beaten by Manchester City in the first leg of their UEFA Women Champions League qualifying matchup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nnadozie conceded five goals as the Women’s Soccer League side ran riot over the D1 Arkema side at Stade Charléty,…
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WAFU-B WCL: Edo Queens ease pass Ainonvi FC to emerge champions
Edo Queens have emerge champions of the 2024 WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League after thrashing Ainonvi FC in the final on Friday evening, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria Women Football League Champions put three pass the Benin Republic side at the Stade de Paix in Ivory Coast. Captain Fantastic Suliat Abideen put Edo Queens ahead…
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U17WWC: Flamingos play hosts, others in group A
Nigeria U-17 Women national team has been placed in Group A for this year’s U-17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Our Nigerian sisters, the Flamingos, have been placed in Group A for this year's @FIFAWWC #U17WWCU17 in Dominican Republic. They will compete alongside the hosts, Ecuador, and New Zealand. ???Group A:??…
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Rasheedat Ajibade secures UWCL spot for Athletico De Madrid
Rasheedat Ajibade wrapped up the season with a goal and an MVP of the match performance, to seal Atletico Madrid’s place in next season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Falcons captain struck late in the second half to give the Spanish giant the win which ensured a third place finish which was…
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Jennifer Echegini seals win for Juventus against Roma
Nigeria Super Falcons forward Jennifer Echegini recorded her name on the score sheet in Juventus win over Roma in their last home game of the season on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Echegini scored a last gasp goal to ensure Juventus went home 3-1 winners at Stadio Comunale Vittorio Pozzo Lamarmora over their rivals Sofia Cantore opened…
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Toni Payne helps Sevilla return to winning ways
Nigeria Super Falcons forward Toni Payne was on target as Sevilla they returned to winning ways in the Liga F, the Spanish Women league on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Payne and Sevilla emerge 4-2 victorious over Real Sociedad at the Ramón Cisneros Palacios on Saturday as their battle for top 4 remained on course. Eva Llamas…
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Jennifer Echegini shakes South Africa’s camp with hattrick against Florentina
Nigeria’s Super Falcon’s striker, Jennifer Echegini has scored her first career hattrick after netting 3 goals as Juventus Women stormed to a big home victory over Florentina, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Echegini’s hattrick came after the Old Lady Women ran out 4-0 winner at the Stadio Comunale Vittorio Pozzo Lamarmora in the Italian Serie Women’s match day…
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2023/24NWFL: “Amazons won’t beat us twice” – Heartland Queen’s Chinwendu Orji declares
Heartland Queens striker, Chinwendu Orji is hundred percent cocksure that her side will not be beaten twice by the visitors and former champions, Nasarawa Amazons as the Nigeria Women Premier League is set to resume after three weeks break. The Owerri mainstreams will welcome their counterparts from Lafia in Wednesday’s NWFL Premiership matchday 10 table…
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FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons drop 2 spots to 36
Nigeria Super Falcons have dropped two places in the FIFA Women’s World ranking released on Friday but the World Governing Body, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 9-time African champions moved downwards from 34 to 36 positions after gathering a total point of 1616. Qualification for the Olympic Women’s Football Tournament Paris 2024 has been the focal point…
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NWFL: Heartland Queens Uchenna Chukwu battle ready for Nasarawa Amazons clash
Heartland Queens’ goaltender, Uchenna Chukwu has assured the side’s teeming fans that she is ready to battle her former club, Nasarawa Amazons in the next home match at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri in few days time, Heartland Queens media can report. Chukwu who joined the Owerri mainstreams in the ongoing season has worked assiduously…