Senator Monday Okpebholo will be sworn in as Edo State governor today. A rehearsal was held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin ahead of today's inauguration. Here are videos and pictures of the rehearsal.
Super Falcons striker, Ify Onumonu, who plays for Montpellier in the French league, scored two goals against Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie's Paris FC.
You'll know that the thread is about female football if you read the title. If you then go on and click on the thread, then it means that you are interested in female football.
If you click on the thread and read its contents, then you should leave if you are not interested in female football.
It makes no sense for you to know what the thread is about and then you go on and dictate that such threads must not be created. You are not the dictator of the world and people have the right to like things that you do not like.
cr7lomo: Stop deceiving urself with deluded naptu ... all female football stories he posted dint even pass page 1... simply shows people are not interested, so pls let naptu stop disturbing us with nonsense topics
I will not stop disturbing you and there's nothing you can do about it
Oya, respond again and grow the thread. Quick, quick!
yummy001: Please always speak for yourself brother. Everything in life has its fans no matter how few. That is why it is called choice. I don't click on more than 50% of the topics gracing the front page of Nairaland.
The reason is simple. I am not interested in them neither am I curious about them.
And mind you, it is not only interest that makes one engages a topic on the front page like you just did to this particular one you claimed you have no interest in. Curiosity plays a huge part even more than interest..
One of the things life has taught me is that, if you want to know the real personality of people, observe what they really do(deeds) instead of what they say(mere talks).
The real people who have no interest whatsoever in the subject matter would never have clicked on it let alone leaving a comment.
naptu2, please keep up the great work sir. You are really doing well.
dominique: But why take the match all the way to Morocco? Does Ethoipia not have facilities to host foreign opponents? Even at that, Morocco is a tad too far from Ethiopia, why not use neighbouring Sudan or Kenya?
The competition is being held in a tournament format, like the African Cup of Nations. All the matches are being held in Morocco.
Bwilliam: Commenting on a thread about female football doesn't increase their viewership, thus they can't negotiate an increase of salary that is already being subsidized by money gotten from the Male football league.
I'd rather watch female volleyball players than female footballers.
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This one didn't even understand the post he was responding to.
Anyway, no one cares what you will rather do. What's important is what you have actually done.
If you were not interested in female football, then you could have completely ignored the thread and if enough people ignore the thread, then it will die.
But you are helping me to increase the view and post count and pages of the thread. Isn't that wonderful?
cr7lomo: No one is interested in female football....stop forcing it down our throat
Thank you for being interested in female football and taking the time to comment on threads about female football, thereby increasing the post and view count and number of pages.
It's an observer mission. Very many elections observers come to observe Nigerian elections, just as INEC also goes to observe elections in other countries.
Washington Spirit vs Bay FC full post-match press conference
Bay FC head coach Albertin Montoya and players Asisat Oshoala and Alyssa Malonson field questions from the media following the 2-1 loss in extra time in quarterfinals of the 2024 NWSL Playoffs.
Oshoala also scored the first ever goal for Bay FC back in March this year. She was the club's highest goal scorer this season with 8 goals, 7 in the regular season and 1 in the playoffs. Zambian, Rachael Kundananji was the team's second highest goal scorer and highest assist provider.
The coach of Washington Spirit, Jonathan Giraldez, was Oshoala's last coach at Barcelona.
The United States National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has a super 8 playoff system. The top 8 teams after the regular season play quarter finals, semi finals and finals to determine the winner of the league. Bay FC is only the second new team to make it to the playoffs.
Bay FC falls 2-1 in extra time against Washington Spirit in quarterfinals of 2024 NWSL Playoffs
Asisat Oshoala tallies first playoff goal in club history, Penelope Hocking records first playoff assist
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 10, 2024) – In the quarterfinal round of the 2024 NWSL Playoffs, Bay FC fell 2-1 in extra time against the Washington Spirit on Sunday afternoon at Audi Field. Bay FC grabbed the lead late in the 82nd minute through Asisat Oshoala. The Washington Spirit answered back to tie the game in the 86th minute on a long-range strike from Tara McKeown, but neither team found the game-winner, sending the match to extra time. The Spirit went ahead in the first extra time period, benefiting from a Bay FC own goal in the 96th minute, and Bay FC could not find an equalizer to extend the match.
Playoff Notables
Oshoala scored the first playoff goal in club history. Penelope Hocking provided the first assist for Bay FC in the team’s playoff history. It was her first playoff assist in her postseason debut. In addition to Hocking, six other players made their NWSL postseason debut: Alyssa Malonson, Kiki Pickett, Oshoala, Maddie Moreau, Deyna Castellanos and Racheal Kundananji. Bay FC defenders Abby Dahlkemper and Emily Menges appeared in their 10th career NWSL playoff matches. They are the 16th and 17th players in league history to appear in at least ten career playoff matches.
First Season Superlatives
In the team’s first NWSL season, Bay FC became just the second expansion team to qualify for the postseason in their inaugural campaign, joining San Diego Wave FC (2022). Notably, Bay FC finished the regular season with 11 total wins, which also set a record for most wins in an expansion season, breaking the previous record set by San Diego. As a team, Bay FC tallied 31 goals during the regular season – the second-most goals by an NWSL expansion team. Notably, Bay FC finished with six road wins – the most wins by an expansion team in their first season. Individually, Bay FC were led by Asisat Oshoala, who tallied a team-high seven goals – the second-most goals by a player in an expansion year. Racheal Kundananji concluded her first NWSL season with a team-best four assists.
Goal-Scoring Plays
BAY – Asisat Oshoala (Penelope Hocking), 82nd minute: Alyssa Malonson delivered a cross from the left flank through the penalty area. Penelope Hocking secured the ball and slotted a pass to the edge of the six-yard box for Asisat Oshoala, who finished with a one-touch shot at the near post.
WAS – Tara McKeown, 86th minute: Tara McKeown collected the ball just outside the box. McKeown dribbled forward before placing a shot from the top of the box into the lower left corner of the goal.
WAS – Caprice Dydasco (Own goal), 96th minute: Trinity Rodman served a cross from the right wing into the center of the box. Caprice Dydasco attempted to clear the ball with a header but directed the ball into the back of her net.
Onumonu’s Brilliant Brace Not Enough As Montpellier Falls To Paris FC.
In a thrilling Division 1 Féminine clash, Super Falcons’ forward Ifeoma Onumonu scored twice for Montpellier HSC Féminines, but her efforts were ultimately overshadowed by a 4-2 defeat to Chiamaka Nnadozie’s Paris FC on Saturday night.
Onumonu’s goals marked her third of the season and second consecutive match with a goal, building momentum in France’s top women’s league. Her previous goal helped Montpellier rout Guingamp 7-0.
Montpellier’s hopes were reignited when Onumonu struck again in the 58th minute, showcasing her composure and clinical finishing. Her second goal brought Montpellier level at 2-2, momentarily silencing the home crowd.
However, Paris FC’s resilience shone through in the closing stages. Kessya Bussy completed her brace in the 72nd minute, restoring their lead. As Montpellier pushed forward in search of another equalizer, gaps emerged in their defense, allowing Mathilde Bourdieu to seal the win with a late fourth goal for Paris FC.
Despite the defeat, Onumonu’s performance remains a bright spot for Montpellier. Her growing confidence and form signal her importance as a key attacking threat. With three goals in her last two games, she’s proving to be a vital asset as Montpellier navigates a challenging Division 1 Féminine season.
Meanwhile, Paris FC continues their strong campaign, solidifying their position in the league’s upper echelons, with Nnadozie’s presence in goal and Bussy’s attacking prowess steering them to victory.
I heartily congratulate our darling ladies, Edo Queens, for their superlative start of the CAF Women's Champions League campaign with a resounding 3-0 victory over the CBE FC of Ethiopia.
The team has continued in their brilliant form with their impressive performance, dominating the field of play throughout the 90 minutes of regular time to secure the top spot of the championship.
They have given a good account of themselves and have kept to their promise of making us proud. We wish them success as they continue on their impressive run and are confident that they will bring the laurel home. Congratulations, champs!
CAFWCL: Debutant Edo Queens Thrash Ethiopian Opponent In Group Opener
Nigeria’s representative at this year’s CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, Edo Queens, got their debut campaign off to a perfect start as they thrashed CBE of Ethiopia 3-0 in their first game in Group B on Sunday.
Goals from Emem Essien, Folashade Ijamilusi and Chukwuamaka Osigwe sealed the comfortable win for the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) champions.
Essien opens the scoring in the 5th minute before Ijamilusi added the second goal on 54 minutes.
With 10 minutes left Osigwe then added the third goal to secure the three points.
Edo Queens will face fellow debutant FC Masar of Egypt in their second group game on Wednesday, November 13.
FC Masar stunned two-time Women’s Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa 1-0 in their opening fixture.
Teams in Group A are hosts AS FAR of Morocco, TP Mazembe of the DR Congo, South Africa’s UWC and Aigles de la Medina of Senegal.
The 4th edition of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League will hold between 9 and 23 November 2024.