BascoVanVeli:
Megan Rapino is on crack. Talking about people never cared about women's sports so they shouldn't have an opinion on men playing with women. Then she had the nerves to diss Dave Chappelle. A lot of people are now saying they hope USA crash out the competition.

Don't attack Megan like that.

Anyways, thought you were the guy who told me that I should learn to respect different opinions?

So you're here now insulting Megan for having a different opinion from yours?

I saw the interview and she never insulted Dave Chappelle. All she says was what she thinks the effects of his jokes would be.

Personally I don't agree with most of Megan's arguments but I also don't think you should be telling me to respectfully disagree with you when you don't even know what that means.

Leicester City Women confirm that Ashleigh Plumptre has left the Club following the expiration of her contract.

Deltamani:
Leicester City Women confirm that Ashleigh Plumptre has left the Club following the expiration of her contract.

what!!! She is their best defender

Nigeriagood:
what!!! She is their best defender

She needed to play in a Bigger Club, Ashleigh Plumptre is a good player and good enough to play for the top Clubs in Europe…

Where she’s heading, maybe Juventus of Italy or Angel City USA or a top English side..

Deltamani:


She needed to play in a Bigger Club, Ashleigh Plumptre is a good player and good enough to play for the top Clubs in Europe…

Where she’s heading, maybe Juventus of Italy or Angel City USA or a top English side..

very nice heard she favors a move in England

Deltamani:


She needed to play in a Bigger Club, Ashleigh Plumptre is a good player and good enough to play for the top Clubs in Europe…

Where she’s heading, maybe Juventus of Italy or Angel City USA or a top English side..

She stayed this long for sentimental reasons. Leicester being her home club made it difficult for her to leave. Glad she's making that decision now, and hope it's for something bigger.

lovewins:


She stayed this long for sentimental reasons. Leicester being her home club made it difficult for her to leave. Glad she's making that decision now, and hope it's for something bigger.

Definitely something Big… We’re waiting..


At the World Cup, we might see Osinachi Ohale pair with Blessing Demehin but again Ohale and Plumptre is my possible pick!

How is that going to work?
Our kit is Nike and they are supposed to provide shoes.
Unless the Nike contract is a ‘Jerseys only’ contract, which will be strange

lovewins:
Former Super Falcons player Ini Umotong who now works at Adidas appear to have facilitated the provision of new boots to the ladiies. They all seem very elated.

AkinDS:
How is that going to work?
Our kit is Nike and they are supposed to provide shoes.
Unless the Nike contract is a ‘Jerseys only’ contract, which will be strange

They already got the boots. Can't speak to what the contract says, but I arrived at the conclusion cause at least 3 members of the team put up appreciation post to Adidas and Ini particularly. Now that you mentioned it, it just may not be the whole squad who got it. I know it's typical for footballers to have peculiar deals with shoe companies. Rinsola for instance has a deal with Puma. All of these are speculative though.

Interesting!
Thanks for the clarification

lovewins:


They already got the boots. Can't speak to what the contract says, but I arrived at the conclusion cause at least 3 members of the team put up appreciation post to Adidas and Ini particularly. Now that you mentioned it, it just may not be the whole squad who got it. I know for it's typical for footballers to have peculiar deals with shoe companies. Rinsola for instance has a deal with Puma. All of these are speculative though.

lovewins:
Former Super Falcons player Ini Umotong who now works at Adidas appear to have facilitated the provision of new boots to the ladiies. They all seem very elated.

The same Adidas that ended their deal with Nigeria for players using other brands

Why she resemble Ayane Rosella of Morocco here😆

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaP6t-E11tw

Anyone that has the link for tomorrows friendly should kindly posy it and time....@Deltamani

INJURY SCAPEGOAT: Hazel Nali Thrown Out Of Copper Queens Camp For Leading "Mutiny" Over Daily Allowances

... Nali And Grace Chanda Were Singled Out As Ring Leaders

... Reported Knock Is Being Used As Scapegoat, But In Essence Is Retribution, For Her Stance On Player Allowances

Copper Queens goalkeeper Hazel Nali has been sent home for allegedly leading a 'mutiny' over allowances that FAZ feel would have almost jeopardized the team's successful Euro camp.

Nali and midfielder Grace Chanda were singled out as ring leaders among the senior players who were demanding clarity on their daily allowances.

A couple of days before Zambia played her first friendly against Ireland, the players demanded to be given their allowances some of which they claimed dated as far back as their participation at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations last July.

According to the players, those who participated at WAFCON are owed over K50, 000.

Instead of going forward with the match against Ireland, the players demanded clarity on the issues of allowances until FAZ general secretary Rueben Kamanga addressed them via a telephone call.

At that point, the players were asked to play the match and avoid a boycott after which funds would be credited to the accounts the following day.

True to the pledge by Kamanga, some funds were deposited the day after the Ireland friendly but only amounted to $500 (about K8500).

That upset the players because in their estimation, they were owed over K100, 000 in daily allowances for both WAFCON and the Europe outing.

Players are entitled to no less than $100 as daily allowances when camped outside the country.

When Nali, Grace and others questioned the amount, they were told it was all they were owed as they will receive another portion amounting to $30, 000 each for their participation from FIFA when at the tournament.

FAZ was not pleased with especially Nali and Grace who they have branded as indisciplined and a bad influence to the team.

Although both Nali and Grace had knocks and could have been kept on the bench against Germany, FAZ decided to keep them completely out of the team.

"Hazel and Grace were very stubborn on the issue of allowances.

"They were saying we are professionals and we must be treated like that. So, when the issue of the injury came in, it was an opportunity to get rid of her.

"For what she has done for the team, she could have been treated like Barbara Banda at the Africa Cup.

"We knew that Barbara was not eligible at the Africa Cup, but she went with the delegation because she was very key in the qualifiers and we kept that team spirit.

"So, why would we treat another senior player differently who is already at the tournament? It doesn’t make sense. The bottom line is there is a feeling that she has grown big headed and has become a bad influence on the team," a highly placed source has disclosed.

Grace was also almost sent away on account of her injury but FAZ feared doing so would have exposed the scheme.

The players also questioned the rational behind FAZ sending of at least 10 women who are provincial executive committee members for the Europe tour when the expense on the delegation could have been channeled towards their allowances since the association was claiming budgetary constraints.

During the period the team was camped in Europe, batches of two to three FAZ provincial women's representatives were sent for five to seven days to be with the team instead of one or two delegation leaders who could have been with the team for the duration of the outing.

Giving the association those arguments sounded like Nali and the other players were challenging the thinking of FAZ.

When the injury for Nali crept in, it was an opportunity for the association to send her away from the FIFA World Cup as a form of punishment and also an example to other players who would raise their voice over the allowances.

When contacted and presented with the information in this article, FAZ general Secretary Reuben Kamanga said; “Our focus is to support the player during this difficult period of rehabilitation and recovery from this injury. She needs our undivided support during these difficult times.”

FAZ National Women’s ExCo member Col. Priscilla Katoba and Mwansa Mutangama have been appointed delegation leader. They left the country under two days ago.

Goalkeeper Leticia Lungu has been called up into 🇿🇲Zambia’s Copper Queens squad for the Women’s World Cup.

She replaces injured goalie Hazel Nali as the team prepares for their debut outing at the prestigious women’s football competition this month.

Are you guys watching the Australia Vs France Friendly game?


https://www.youtube.com/live/QUKviGZvCR4?feature=share

Deltamani:
Are you guys watching the Australia Vs France Friendly game?


https://www.youtube.com/live/QUKviGZvCR4?feature=share

.. Unfortunately Yallop had to be subbed off for Australia with some sort of knee injury and Bacha for France was stretchered off late in the game with a serious looking ankle injury.

Deltamani:
Are you guys watching the Australia Vs France Friendly game?


https://www.youtube.com/live/QUKviGZvCR4?feature=share

And Australia wins

Australia 🇦🇺(1)-(0) France 🇫🇷
Mary Fowler scored the only goal in front of a record crowd of 50,629!

Results

Vietnam 🇻🇳(0) – (9) Spain 🇪🇸
Alba Redondo
Athenea del Castillo
Jennifer Hermoso x2
Salma Paralluelo x2
Esther González x2
Aitana Bonmatí

Italy 🇮🇹 (1) - (0) New Zealand 🇳🇿
Giacinti

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (0) - (0) Canada 🍁

Ireland 🇮🇪 v Colombia 🇨🇴
abandoned 20 minutes

Japan 🇯🇵 (5) - (0) Panama 🇵🇦
Shimizu 33
Hasegawa 37 61
Fujino 60
Minami 90+2

Australia 🇦🇺 (1) - (0)France 🇫🇷
Fowler 66

Denise O'Sullivan received a bang to the shin and had to be taken to the hospital. The result of the scan should be ready tomorrow morning.

England's took another step in their Women's World Cup preparations on Friday, as they shared a 0-0 draw with Canada in a behind-closed-doors training game.

Taking place at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Queensland, the teams played two 45-minute halves with unlimited substitutes.

Coach Randy Waldrum rates his players individually ahead of Saturday' test game

He made mention of Ifeoma Onumonu, Michelle Alozie, Deborah Abeodun, Tony Payne and Asisat Oshoala as his top picks..

AkinDS:
How is that going to work?
Our kit is Nike and they are supposed to provide shoes.
Unless the Nike contract is a ‘Jerseys only’ contract, which will be strange

Boots are never under contract. Just like tennis shoes in basketball

FIFA unveils Technical Study Group for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

No Mercy Akide? No Perpetua Nkwocha? No Ex Super Falcons players?

FIFA una no try at all. 😎

Later, una go just bring our Ex players come Australia for exhibition game(s).

🇳🇬⚽️ Esther Okoronkwo is arguably one of the most skilful player in the SuperFalcons squad. She has an incredible technique and is able to create chances and score decisive goals. She had an incredible season in France and now it's time to join the big guns and lead Women's National to the glory in the 2023 Women's World Cup..

Women's International Friendly

Sept 21 Sept 24

USA 🇺🇸 v South Africa 🇿🇦

What time is the match?