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isan:
She is good but nnadozie is on another level and very young she also play in Europe now so i expect her to get even better oluehi can be a good back up also

Tochukwu Oluehi have been a good goalkeeper right from day one...Her lost of form before the FIFA Women's World Cup Last Year in France, Really baffled me, anyway we now have Chiamaka Nnadozie who's doing great at her tender age!!!
it will be good to have a competition among them for who's going to be the First Choice, either she's wins her Spot back as the First Choice goalie or Chiamaka Nnadozie continues to retain it because she currently seems to be unstoppable..

We also have Alaba Jonathan, our 2016 AWCON heroines in Cameroon...

Onyinyechi Okeke 22yrs old Goalkeeper currently playing for Bayelsa Queens is still one Promising Goalkeeper during her U17 days in 2014... before moving to the U20 in 2016, She is taller than Chiamaka Nnadozie and was very good then..
So many of the followers of the Women football game thought she was going to be the next Superb goalkeeper for the Superfalcons of Nigeria but haven't lived up to Expectations and Chiamaka Nnadozie is already ahead of her in the perking order.....

I Want To See That I Am The Best In Nigeria

opera.com

Feb 17, 2020 6:51 PM

Super Falcons and Rivers Angels' goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi has spoken on her target for the year 2020.

Tochukwu who let this out on Brila FM Lunch Sport Women Show with Ogechukwu Ogwo said that she wants to see herself going back to being the best goalkeeper that she has ever been.

Speaking on Preseason and the Skill Acquisition programme recently introduced by the Port Harcourt based club, the former Medkila IL safe hands said preseason has been so wonderful with the introduction of the gym session.

"Since i've been in Rivers Angels this is the first time i'm seeing a gym session so i see Rivers Angels are up to the task, they are leaving no stone unturned. They want to make sure that 2020 they grab every trophy, they get their hands on League, the FA Cup and so on'.

She added that it's a good thing for everyone in the club to acquire a skill

" For the Skill Acquisition that we are into, learning how to make soap is a good thing for everyone, i want to see myself making my own soap. With all the instructions given by the person that led us through the skill workshop, i believe if i want to make my own soap i can do it with the knowledge and understanding of what the lady taught us."

When asked of her plans to go play abroad again, she said that it would be a great privilege going back to Europe to continue with her football. Oluehi opened up on her family and coaches being source of inspiration to her career.

The former Bayelsa and Sunshine Queens player appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) board to get things right in terms of organization as it will make home based players compete for national team shirts with their foreign based counterparts.

lakesidepapa:
Your perspective

She's Fast but not as Fast as Oshoala or Ordega

lakesidepapa:
Yes she has pace just like asissat, Asissat nobi alien from another world na.

Lol ���
Rinsola Babajide is a quick player but not as fast as Ordega or Oshoala....
She and the likes of Okobi, Uchenna Kanu and Uchendu can be compared in terms of pace not Oshoala at all.....

Congratulations Christy Ucheibe...... The Versatile midfielder who can play as a 4,, 8 and 10 to me she's Best play as a Defensive Midfielder...

Unsung Heroine - Christy Ucheibe

Undoubtedly Nigeria's best player at the 2018 U20 Women's World Cup was goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie but defensive midfielder Christy Ucheibe was absolutely the second best player in the team.
The former U-17 player broke up plays at will to win possession back and pass the ball to her more attacking minded teammates.
Ucheibe is a gem that has been discovered since 2018 and hopefully could be an asset for the Nigeria Superfalcons soonest.

Benfica sign Nigeria midfielder Christy Ucheibe
By Samuel Ahmadu


After an amazing season with Swedish outfit Assi last year, the 19-year-old sealed a move to the Portuguese outfit
Christy Ucheibe has joined Portuguese Liga BPI outfit SL Benfica from Swedish club Assi, on a three-and-half-year deal.
Ucheibe saw out her first professional contract with Swedish club Assi in November 2019 and moved on to Portugal on a free transfer, after she inspired the Elitettan side to win the Norrbetten Cup.
During her one-year spell, the 19-year-old played a prominent role in Assi's 10th place finish in the 2019 season with two goals in 25 games across all competitions for Kenneth Paajarvi's team.
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The midfielder, who moved to Sweden from Nigerian side Nasarawa Amazons in April 2019, played a crucial role in helping Nigeria reach the quarterfinal of the 2018 U20 Women's World Cup in France .
Having completed her move to the Portuguese giants, the Nigerian becomes the second African to join the club this year following the arrival of South African striker Thembi Kgatlana last month.
On joining SL Benfica, she told the club website: "I know I'm coming to a very competitive team. It is this demand and the greatness of the club of legend Eusébio that has attracted me.
"I want to help the team win trophies domestically and, one day, shine in the
Champions League . Now I just want to focus on work, on training with my teammates.
"I know that if I play well here I'm going to reach the Nigerian National team too. I can't play yet, but I already love and admire the passion of the Benfica fans."
Following her unveiling by the club's vice president Fernando Tavares on Friday, she becomes the third January signing for Benfica after Ida Dida and Kgatlana, and will wear the shirt number 16.
She also becomes the second Nigerian to be plying her trade in Portugal after compatriot Chinaza Uchendu with Sporting Braga.
Benfica are leaders of the Portuguese Liga BPI log with 42 points after 14 games and Ucheibe will be hoping to impress if handed her debut in Women's Cup clash with Amora on Sunday.

isan:
Yeah athletico can't pay her

Atletico de Femenino is good enough to pay her but I think they weren't ready to pay a huge amount on her...

BascoVanVeli:
Then why didn't they collectively win the la liga for the past 3 seasons that Atletico have been winning. Everytime she plays Atletico she destroys them.

Ordega's case is weird especially seeing all the Nigerians currently in the league.

I guess she's after the Money as it is right now...

BascoVanVeli:
If Oshoala were on Atletico Madrid they would be the ones winning all these trophies, can we say the same for Hermoso?

it's a team game (collective effort) though so I can't say...

Atletico Madrid should have signed Ordega permanently, she's that kind of striker i think they need now to do the job from the Wing using pace,skills and good delivering into the Box.

BascoVanVeli:
Me thinks Lyon coming for Oshoala made Barcelona figure out their priority. She starts in the final of the super cup and Hermosa is on the bench for the second straight match

Hermaso had a slight knock and she isn't fit yet...
Asisat Oshoala is having the game time she deserves...Her Pace, strength and finishing is one thing the coaches can't do without.

The referee really made a great mistake there because there wasn't a foul from Oshoala ... That France Defender fell down after hitting her left leg against Oshoala own, Oshoala was even the one who's supposed to fall down not #19 Aïssatou Tounkara..
That's a Clean goal not a Foul ��

[quote author=TheSuperNerd post=86441376]Asisat Oshoala's goal vs Atletico Madrid...

💥⚽ Centre monumental de Lieke Martens et cabezazo de @AsisatOshoala ! Ça fait 3-1 !

VAMOOOOOOOOOOOOS 💪🔵🔴pic.twitter.com/Mtaj9awjDT

— FC Barcelone Féminin 🇫🇷 (@FCBFemeni_FFR) February 6, 2020

Then below is her powering past Atletico players like she's wonder woman... Lol...

Gol anulado a @AsisatOshoala por supuesta falta en ataque pic.twitter.com/spVlVk8DSi

— FCBSeny (@FCBseny) February 6, 2020

a Goal even if I'm not a referee, considering the Physical tussle and how she was able to get past her markers...
Anyway the referee knows Best.

“We have talented players but we are missing a lot in formation, organisation, collective and tactical things to make our women football grow, and I think the Ex-internationals have what it takes to handle the Super Falcons at this time,”
Let's take a Look at Some of the Ex-internationals who can handle the team.

NFF where wrong relieving Coach Florence Omagbemi 2 February 1975 (age 45 years) as the Superfalcons Coach after the 2016 AWCON in Cameroon.... She remains one of the best among the Ex-internationals, Tested and Trust..

Mercy Akide Udoh, 26 August 1975 (age 44) is another option who could do a great job with the team as an NCAA Division 1 coach in USA... The Regent university women soccer team coach is currently one of the Ex- international who can do well handling the team. Mercy Akide-Udoh, former Nigerian football player, was named Regent university athletic department’s ‘coach of the year 2019
The gifted footballer, who completed her first season as head coach of the university’s women’s soccer program, was an unanimous choice for the award, voted for by all the coaches of the Virginia beach-based varsity in the United States in 2019. She played professional football in the US which is regarded as the Best Country as far as Women Football is concerned, She would bring in that American zeal of You can do it, the Athletics aspect of their game...

Maureen Mmadu 7 May 1975 (age 44 years),

As a player, she represented Avaldsnes IL, a First Division team based on Norway’s west coast. She played for several other teams in Norway’s Toppserien as well for Linköpings FC and QBIK in the Swedish Damallsvenskan. she previously played for Klepp IL in the Norwegian Toppserien. Mmadu played for Kolbotn in Oslo, Norway, for the 2010 season, helping them to third place in the Toppserien league. She was the first Nigerian player to make over 100 appearances for the Nigeria women’s national football team including appearing at four FIFA Women’s World Cups as well as the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. she's the only Nigerian women coach to have handled a premiership club in Europe.
“From 2012 to 2015, she was the assistant coach in Avaldsnes team in the Premier League and chief coach of the same Avaldsens division 2 team.
“She have her UEFA C license as a coach. she recently worked as an Assistant Coach to Thomas Dennerby..

Ann Chiejiene 2 February 1974 (age 46)

Ann was not just reliable in goalposts, she had unique headgear to accentuate her beauty. The current coach of Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) side Abia Angel have worked as an Assistant Coach of the U17 team, Goalkeeper Coach of the Superfalcons and also an Assistant Coach of the Superfalcons during the 2016 AWCON...

other notable name's are
Uche Ngozi Eucharia,, Ayisat Yusuf,, Rita Nwadike

EXCLUSIVE: Olowookere Bankole Named U-17 Female Coach

03/02/2020, by Best Choice Sports, in CAF, FIFA, Football, News
By Amaechi Agbo

Bestchoicesports.com.ng can report authoritatively that Olowookere Bankole has been appointed the coach of Nigeria national U-17 women team, the Flamingos.

Although his appointment has not been made public, this paper gathered that the Ekiti State born tactician has resumed duties with the team along with his backroom staff.



Coach Bankole will be assisted by Queen Akpan, who is based in Abuja and a goalkeeper trainer, Atuga Ndanusa who was formerly with Niger Tornadoes of Minna.

Coach Bankole was former coach of Lagos based female club, Dream Stars Ladies who played in the Nigeria Women Premier League last season.

It was gathered that Olowookere Bankole was discovered by Barr Seyi Akinwunmi, NFF 1st Vice President.

Bankole was appointed coach of Lagos football team at the 2012 National Sports Festival, NSF, tagged “Eko 2012” .

As early as August 2019, Bankole was regarded as one of the favorites to manage the U-17 Flamingos.

Coach Queen Akpan on her part is with Abuja Women All Stars.

The coach Sunday drafted list of 41 players invited to resume camp in Abuja today ahead of the team’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup against Guinea later this month.

Stella Mbachu is still one player that hasn't been replaced in the Superfalcons, the Superb Right Winger who can as well come in from the Left side when the occasion arises, many players such as Esther Sunday, Alice Ogebe, Ordega, Loveth Ayila have been labeled the new Mbachu in the past but nono of them were able to replicate her style in the team.
Tony Payne Could possibly become the New Stella Mbachu if she finally play for the Superfalcons of Nigeria.... She have the Speed, Energy and Footworks but that physical side of Mbachu is what I haven't seen yet...

Uchenna Kanu hit the woodwork in the 84minutes...

Tony Payne seems to be SEVILLA FC key Play maker whenever they win the ball, they tend to pass to her alot.

French, German coaches jostle for Falcons’ job
• Okon, Danjuma, Mmadu also listed

From Andrew Abah, Abuja
At least two foreign coaches from France and Germany are among the notable names being considered as the next coach of the national women’s team, the Super Falcons.
The Super Falcons post is one of the prime positions being jostle for after the exit of Swede Thomas Dennerby and other indigenous coaches in the mix include former international and former Falcons assistant coaches, Maureen Mmadu and Ann Chiejinne; with others being past handlers of the team including Bala Nkiyu, Christopher Danjuma and Edwin Okon.
NationSport gathered that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is also in receipt of four applications from foreign coaches desirous to replace Gernot Rohr in case the incumbent Super Eagles handler fails to agree terms with NFF for contract extension.

“What I can tell you is that all former national team coaches applied for their former positions but the NFF Technical Committee is making consultations and looking at the applications submitted and very soon the successful coaches will be announced. You know we have World Cup qualifiers for the women’s U-17 national team (Flamingoes) in the last week of February and U-20 (Falconets) in March this year,” the source who pleaded anonymity said.
However, NFF General Secretary, Sanusi Mohammed, flatly refused to comment on the engagement of national team coaches, saying the technical department along with the consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) has been saddled with the responsibilities of recommending capable hands for vacant national team positions.

BREAKING: Can all-conquering Lyon snatch Oshoala from Barcelona?

 by Score a Editor

 

 January 30, 2020 5:11

All-conquering European champions Lyon are set to make an audacious bid to snatch Asisat Oshoala from Barcelona following a long-term injury of star striker Ada Hergeberg.

A top source close to Oshoala informed SCORENigeria that Lyon sports director has already landed in Spain to open talks with Barcelona.

“I have it on good authority that the Lyon sports director is now in Spain for Asisat,” the source informed.

“Lyon are desperate to replace their star striker, who will be out for several months.

“But Barcelona do not want to sell.

“We just have to wait and see.”

Oshoala is a woman on fire with 14 goals in as many matches this season.

Lyon Ladies team, on the other hand, are the most dominant team in Europe and beat Barcelona in the final to win yet another European Champions League title last season.

NIGERIANA UCHENNA KANU SIGNED FOR SEVILLA FEMALE FC
01/28/2020

The Nigerian attacker, who met her companions at the brotherhood dinner on Monday, will wear the number 19
Striker Uchenna Kanu (Nigeria, 6/20/1997) becomes a new player for Sevilla FC Femenino for the remainder of the season. The forward spike thus becomes the first African player of the Nervión club, being one of her last appearances at the international level in the last World Cup in France, in which her selection fell in quarters against Germany.
'Uche', as she is known sportively speaking, comes from playing the last times in the university league, in whose last season she scored 34 goals. In addition, she was also named player of the year of the Sun Conference, twice in NAIA-All America and player of the year 2018 in United Soccer Coaches NAIA. She also maintains a hat-tricks record, figures that have made him the top scorer of all divisions, standing out in a manner at the University of Southeasteam.
In her first statements to the official media, she said that she is "very happy to reach a great club like Sevilla FC, which has a great history", She also wanted to highlight her arrival at a "very important" competition.
The attacker, who passed the medical tests satisfactorily, already knows what her own companions will be since she was able to enjoy with them the dinner of the 130th anniversary of the Entity celebrated this Monday. In addition, she also met the facilities of the sports city, in which she did the first training.

Congratulations �� Uchenna Kanu as she joined Primeralberdrola side Sevilla FC

BascoVanVeli:
Hey Schemerkhiz, Uchenna Kanu didn't get drafted by the NWSL. What's up with that? Also what do u think is her next move? Will she sign as a free agent or go abroad

She's such a great talent that have been overlooked by the NWSL Club's even with her World Cup Experience she didn't get Drafted.. The US Women football experts and followers have always rated the NAIA women football as an equivalent to the NCAA D2 which i think was a major factor, because the NCAA players have been the only side considered for years now..
if Kanu was to be drafted before it's would have been another history for her as the first NAIA player to get Drafted by a NWSL club, although only one player from the NAIA division have be signed by a NWSL club in History but not through the Draft process but Trail...
Some of the NWSL fans who knew Kanu very well also responded to her not being drafted saying it's because she's not from America, due to the fact that only the US, Canada are mainly considered..
some said the NWSL have lost another great player because she has played at the highest Level (FIFA Women's World Cup)

She's currently at her based in the US, but hope she moved to the European side soonest.. Considering her response when asked what your next move on playing PRO since she wasn't drafted!! she said she's still considering who to Sign for which means there are offer on ground.

Give marriage a chance, Chiejine tells female football players


Former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Ann Agumanu- Chiejine has advised female players in the country to give marriage a chance, even as they continue their career in the round leather game.
Chiejine, who ranks top among the first set of female footballers in Nigeria, spoke at the 2020 SheFootball Conference organized by another Falcons star, Ayisats Yusuf Aromire, went down memory lane to educate the players about the importance of starting a family early.
The four-time African Women championship winner, admonished the players not be discouraged by friends, teammates and peer pressure in giving a shot at early marriage.
“It is sad that female footballers are perceived to be marriage shy. Let us move away from this stereotype. As female players, we are good at what we do in the field for our clubs and country, we can equally excel in building a home if we give it a chance.
“I was discouraged by my teammates and friends when I wanted to marry because they thought that I will not be able to play football or hang out with them anymore.
“I have a 24 year old daughter and when you see us together, you will think she is my sister. I got married at the age of 17 and till date, I have no regrets about giving marriage a chance when I did because I enjoy everything my friends and teammates felt marriage will deny me.
“Whatever you think you are doing now, give it your best shot but also have it at the back of your mind that marriage is good”, Chiejine advised.

BascoVanVeli:
Do they mean January?

She just Signed for the Club but will be returning back to Nigeria to Complete her Traveling Documents (VISA) Issues.. Then by early February she's expected Back.

Breaking: Super Falcons Keeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie Completes FC Paris 18 Months Deal

By

 Niyi Busari
 January 21, 2020

Chiamaka Nnadozie Completes FC Paris 18 Months Deal From Rivers Angel


Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has completed her 18-month move from Rivers Angels to Paris FC in France, BSNSports.com.ng can report.

Paris FC signed the goalkeeper on free transfer but will have to pay a compensation fee and commission to Rivers Angel for the transfer.

Nnadozie is expected back to Nigeria on Thursday this week to sort out her visa issue before she return back to Paris FC in February. BSN Sports can authoritatively reveal that part of the contract has it that Nnadozie will be the first choice when she returns in February.

Paris FC, a Feminine Division One team in France defeated Montpellier 2-1 at their backyard last Saturday and will face Dijon on February 8. However, Nnadozie is expected to lead the squad in their home game against Stade De Reims on 22nd February, 2020.

*WAFU Women's Cup: Tournament get New Date*

https://www.kick442.com/wafu-womens-cup-tournament-get-new-date/



WAFU Women’s Cup: Tournament get New Date

16th January 2020


By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Sports Writer, kick442.com-Nigeria

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has announced 25 February-7 March 2020 as the date to host the much awaited West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Women’s Cup which was postponed last year.

Bo and Makeni, the second and third largest cities in Sierra Leone, have been confirmed by the SLFA as the two venues for the competition. Both cities boast of stadia with seating capacities of 10,000 and 25,000 spectators respectively.

Eleven other nations will travel to Sierra Leone to compete for the championship.
The tournament was initially scheduled for 13-22 December 2019, but was postponed by WAFU “due to logistical concerns”.
And, as part of the build up to the competition Liberia Women’s Team drew 2-2 with their Sierra Leone counterparts in Makeni in a tournament during the festive month of December.

Nigeria’s �� Uchenna Kanu has entered the 2020 NWSL Draft

The Former Southeastern University graduates have decided to continue her soccer career in the US top flight Women football League, with many thinking she would be moving to a top European side!..

Chikwelu: Nigerian midfielder joins Spanish side Madrid
Last updated 12 minutes ago

The 31-year-old midfielder has completed her move to the Spanish top-flight after agreeing on terms with the Madrid based outfit
Rita Chikwelu has joined Spanish Primera Iberdrola club Madrid from Swedish Damallsvenskan side Kristianstads for the remainder of the 2019-20 season, Goal can exclusively report.

The Nigeria international spent the last three seasons with the Swedish top-flight outfit, scoring 12 goals in 64 outings and helped them finish as 2019 Swedish Women's Cup runners-up.

Chikwelu starred in Nigeria's 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations triumph and at the 2019 Women's World Cup in France, where the country reached the knockout stage for the first time since 1999.

Following her arrival on Thursday, Oscar Farnadez will be counting on her experience to revive the team's dwindling fortunes in the second stanza after the Nigerian's successful medical.

The 31-year-old, previously played for FC United, scoring 28 goals, including 22 to finish as the Finnish Naisten Liiga topscorer in 2009 and scored 16 goals in 141 matches for Sweden side Umea.

At Madrid, Chikwelu will reunite with her compatriot Chidinma Okeke, who joined last summer but was out for at least six months due to a knee injury suffered last October.

She will also become the seventh Nigerian to be plying their trade in Spain following the earlier arrival of Asisat Oshoala, Charity Adule, Alice Ogebe, Peace Efih, Chidinma Okeke and Osinachi Ohale.​

Chikwelu is expected to make her debut against Ogebe's Real Betis on Sunday. She is needed to play a key role for 14th placed Madri to avoid relegation from the top-flight at the end of the season.

EXCLUSIVE: Chiamaka Nnadozie: Nigeria prospect arrives in France ahead of Paris FC switch https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/nnadozie-nigeria-prospect-arrives-in-france-ahead-of-paris/bw25n6fe4h5j1fdyunq5r512l

Congratulations, #AsisatOshoalaThe #FCBfemeni forward has been named African Women's Player of the Year 2019.
#CAFAwards2019



Breaking: Oshoala named CAF player of the year for the 4th time

Jan 7, 2020 9:33 PM

Asisat Oshoala has won 2019 African Women's player of the year award. This is the fourth time she is winning the award and has equalled Perpetua Nkwocha's record of winning it four times. 

 She has equalled Pepetua Nkwocha's record of four awards after a scintillating season for FC Barcelona. 

 The former Arsenal and Liverpool player who now plays for Barcelona had a stellar year. She joined Barcelona from Dalian Quanjin of China and soon made her mark for the team. She made history by becoming the first African woman to play in a champions league final and she scored Barcelona's only goal in their 4-1 loss to Lyon. Oshoala came on as a substitute and got the consolation goal for Barcelona. She scored a goal at the world cup and that solitary strike earned her a nomination for best for goal of the tournament award. She won the Copa Catalunya, Spanish Cup semi-final, league runner up, 15 goals for Barcelona in 19 games. Champions League runner up.

She has scored 19 goals in 18 games for Barcelona and also scored for Nigeria at the world cup. 

NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, received the award on behalf of Oshoala

Super Falcon Onome Ebi committed to Henan Huishang FC and will remain in China



Jan 6, 2020 1:19 AM


Super Falcon Onome Ebi has rebuffed all offers from Europe and the US and has announced she will remain with her Chinese club Henan Huishang FC.

The 36-year-old Nigerian star who became the first African to play in five World Cup tournaments in 2019 [male or female], signed for the club in February 2018 shared:

"China is super good. I'm still in China and will not be heading anywhere else. I've signed a new contract so I will remain at the same team as I love it here."


Speaking on why the Super Falcons did not make it to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics the sublime defender said:

"The change of captaincy has nothing to do with us not qualifying for the Olympics. Maybe a change of coaches contributed because the previous coach Thomas Dennerby knew what he wanted and had worked with the players. The change of coaches two weeks to the qualifiers was a huge blow. It feels bad because we've not qualified for like two Olympics so we focused on qualifying for this year's edition but that's football, you win some, you lose some,"

"I've been asked when I will retire but as long as I'm still giving value to the team, retirement is not on the agenda for now.

"We had up to six good defenders in the Nigerian league who were good covers for the foreign-based players. We have to take care of our league to make it standard," Ebi stressed.

We wish her continued success and maybe even a sixth World Cup in the making.

As we say in Nigeria "Nne carry go!"