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UEFA Women’s Champions League Quarterfinal
HT; SL Benfica W (1) : (0) Lyon W

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There was no way she’s getting past Nicole Payne… #Pace2Pace

solonnachi:
Why is it taking NFF & Randy Waldrum so much time to release our own team list? or have invitation letters been sent to players?

Invitation have been sent across….💯

Make Ashleigh do come back Europe, by now she would have been Playing alongside the best and would have been rated as one of the best Defender as she really had a high rating during the World Cup..

My greatest surprise was that she already signed for Al-Ittihad before going to the World Cup sef..



Watch their last weekend game here
https://www.youtube.com/live/S3Sa4ICSWlo?si=koQwuJVBb51RRW7Z

Who should be our no.10 against SA next Month?

For me I would prefer Tony Payne starts there while Onyi Echegini comes in for her at 60+ minutes… Payne haven’t really done well for 9ja playing from the Flank as a winger..

Asisat Oshoala to start too, with Esther Okoronkwo coming in for her at No.9 .. There’s a good Chemistry between Echegini and Esther..

PDPGuy:
Wow. It’s good of her to rep Naija!
I will deploy her as a CB because her physique and speed would be a nightmare to many opposing forwards

Swearzzz… 9ja Version of Wendie Renard based on her height. I think Physically she’s going to be at the top of her considering her Strong physique.

🚨Coach Bruce Mwape has named a 34-member Copper Queens squad for next month’s Olympics qualifiers against Morocco.

Making a return to the national fold is Grace Chanda, a familiar name in Zambia, who has been out for nine months as a result of illness. The matches are billed for April 5th in Zambia and April 9th in Morocco, with the ultimate victors qualifying for the Olympic Games in Paris.

OUTSIDE FOOTBALL

I bring to you the ALL AFRICAN GAMES: Nigeria 400M Athlete Brittany Aderinola Ogunmokun

A US-based Nigerian athlete who served five-year in the US Military, is proudly representing Nigeria on the track. Yesterday, she secured her spot in the semifinals of the Women's 400m event at the 13th African Games unfolding in Ghana.

If she was a Footballer the GK and CB position would have fit her though…

Bay FC…

Once Racheal Kundananji is fit to play, I think the Mexican winger Camberos will have to sit on the bench as the forward line of Kundananji, Oshoala and Boade will likely be the best, Camberos didn’t do much in the first game maybe because of first league game sake, Boade and Oshoala understanding of each is working well… Deyna also need to up her game too

Again somehow behaves like USWNT midfielder Rose Lavelle

In terms of average Fans attendance across league games the NWSL is arguably no.1 in the World as far as the Women’s game is concerned.. The WSL🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and LigaF 🇪🇸 follows..

Asisat Oshoala the face of Bay Fc will definitely turn 🆙 as the Coaches and Players so much have trust in her, NWSL defenders have a lot to do defending against the likes of Asisat Oshoala, Racheal Kundananji, Barbara Banda, Tenwa Chawinga and co as these players are very quick and Physical. Which ever way you’re defending against them you must be very strong and quick..

African Games 2023⚽
Semi-Final

FT💎|Nigeria 🇳🇬 |2-0| Uganda 🇺🇬|

Adaobi Okah 74' ⚽| 1-0
Chiamaka Okuchukwu 90' ⚽| 2-0

The two goals highlight here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSZE084HIK4?si=r2ktpK7IcBnotql_

lovewins:
Bay FC really digged in and were extremely lucky. Haven't seen so much luck for a football team in a while. Angel City had too many goalscoring chances and at least 2 goals cleared off the line.

The Bay FC goalkeeper also did a great job. But for Oshoala's goal she or Dydasco would have been player of the match. I understand that this is a new and growing team, but they however have a lot of work to do. Too many loopholes for a good team to take advantage of.

At this stage there’s no way they won’t be having many loopholes, it’s a new team and most of the top of players like Oshoala, Kundananji, Camberos, and the goalkeeper haven’t trained together that much because of various reasons..

With time they will definitely get better, for a new team to be this Compact defensively tells a lot that the potential to be a great team is there..!

lovewins:
NWSL Roundup

Nicole Payne surprisingly starts for Portland in their 5-4 loss ot KC Current. She was subbed out in the 75th minute.

Uchenna Kanu started for Racing Louisville, and scored in the 19th minute to give RL a 2 goal cushion over Orlando Reign. The game however ended 2-2 with Kanu playing 87 minutes.

Michelle Alozie started on the bench for Houston Dash in their 5-1 loss to NC Courage. Alozie came in in the 73rd minute of the game.

Ify Onumonu surprisingly started on the bench for new club Utah Royals. Game currently in the 85th minute[code][/code] and she's yet to be subbed in.

Maybe Surprisingly as you have said…!
With what i saw her play last night, she’s really working hard. Her playing style have always been similar to that of Lucy Bronze. The NWSL definitely fits her style of play a lot considering how quick she’s. Recovery was top notch as she wasn’t beaten on any 1-v-1 and won all her foot race for the ball but still needs to get better going forward and delivering balls into the box.. Work in Progress! Hopefully she gets to start the next game.

But this Tenwa Chawinga is another ridiculously quick and physical forward, she came into the game for Kansas City and was involved(assisted) in their last two games. Her physique tells that she isn’t a Woman though!

NWSL started today and these are the most valuable players… Asisat Oshoala market value drop from 350k to 300k🥹

AkinDS:
Stade Reims vs LOSC - Rofiat in action today, Tosin out injured.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT6psamMH1Y

It seems she won’t be available for the game against SA… Anyway Ashleigh Plumptre is there but again this is where another Younger CB is required to fill the vacuum in Demehin Absence…

Akudo Ogbonna

Do you agree with our NWSL predictions? 👇

#NWSL

The Super Falcons have dropped two spots in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings. Still the top ranked side in Africa.

Agba Baller…!

With what am seeing this gal really need to be nurtured.., the talent is there and her Confidence in front of goal is something some U17/U20 don’t even have yet.. Her Parents should better move her to Arsenal Ladies or Chelsea Ladies Academy, from there straight to US College Soccer (NCAA Div1)



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqgXEwfyQj8?feature=shared

Her name is Chidimma Nwokedi, she was born and raised in England by Nigerian parents..

Currently she's is playing for Cray Wanders U12 Girls in England🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.. Chidimma Nwokedi has featured in 62 games and scored 203 goals..

Chidimma Nwokedi future Superfalcons🦅🇳🇬..

Thoughts on these preseason power rankings? (via Claire Watkins)

Banyana Banyana Preliminary squad for the Olympic Qualifiers against Nigeria in April.



14 March 2024 – Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has announced a preliminary 30-member squad for the highly anticipated Fourth Round CAF Women’s Olympic qualifier against Nigeria next month.

Coach Desiree Ellis’ charges will go into camp on 25 March 2024 in preparation for the showdown against their long-time rivals.

The final 23-player squad will be finalised for the Olympic qualifier when Ellis names the team later this month.

Wendy Shongwe was withdrawn from the preliminary squad list due to injury. Kholosa Biyana was also not considered as she suffered an injury during the Olympic qualifier against Tanzania last month.

GOALKEEPERS
Andile Dlamini
Kaylin Swart
Katlego Moletsane
Dineo Magagula

DEFENDERS
Karabo Dhlamini
Fikile Magama
Asanda Magama
Tiisetso Makhubela
Boitumelo Rasehlo
Lonathemba Mhlongo
Bambanani Mbane
Noko Matlou
Lebohang Ramalepe
Bongeka Gamede

MIDFIELDERS
Linda Motlhalo
Nonhlanhla Mthandi
Refiloe Jane
Lesego Nkoane
Samkelisiwe Selana
Nomvula Kgoale
Sibulele Holweni
Amogelang Motau

FORWARDS
Gabriela Salgado
Nicole Michael
Noxolo Cesane
Hildah Magaia
Jermaine Seoposenwe
Thembi Kgatlana
Nthabiseng Majiya

Fifa Women's Under 17 World Cup

Morocco 🇲🇦 to host the tournament through to 2029. It becomes a annual event from 2025…


Fifa has announced that the U17 Women's World Cup will expand to 24 teams (from 16), be held annually (instead of biannually) and Morocco will host the next five editions starting 2025 to 2029.

PDPGuy:
SAFA get too much sense. They scheduled the game in a much smaller arena than Soccer City or the Durban stadium to give the appearance of a well-attended game.
Meanwhile, our NFF thought it wise to host such a game, where the team would need the maximum support possible, at the Abuja stadium where no more than 5,000 (in a 60k capacity arena) have been attending Super Falcons matches there🤦🏾

And who said the Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a small arena? It has a capacity of over 50k. No much difference between our own and theirs. By the way SuperFalcons of Nigeria have never been scared of Away team Fans till date… I think they’re the Strongest Nigerian Football team that doesn’t care about their Opponent fans.. if they lose, they lost because of the play on the field not the fans absence or presence..

SAFA has officially announced the venue for the highly anticipated home fixture between South Africa’s senior women’s national team and Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the upcoming two-legged fourth round Paris 2024 Olympics Qualifiers slated for April.

The prestigious Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria has been selected as the venue for the return leg, scheduled for Tuesday, 9th April.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm South Africa time (6:30 pm Nigeria time), promising an electrifying atmosphere for football enthusiasts.

CAF Women's Olympic Qualifying

Final Qualifying Round Schedule

Fc Nantes Center Back Maureen Umeh

Copa de la Reina Women


20' Real Sociedad W (0) Vs (0) Atl. Madrid W


https://www.youtube.com/live/EAwzN0sdCCo?si=AVFOUAaskb_koN6e

Ashleigh Plumptre opens up about her Saudi Experience…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYqVrH-UAHE?si=KUS2l9PCpRcMXKGC

Arsenal and Sweden National Team Defender Amanda Ilestedt will miss the Nations League games and all spring and summer for both her club team Arsenal and Sweden's national team. The 31-year-old is pregnant with her first child, Arsenal announces.

Big Congratulates to Amanda and her German boyfriend Rainer.

Here we go
Portland Thorns No.11