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5 Cameroonian Foreign Based Player's lead by Aboudi Onguene just arrived Lagos awaiting their team mates for the ABC cup..

Asisat Oshoala is in town...

Full game video.
Onyinyechi Zogg played from the Left Back position in AS Soyaux 2-0 defeat to PSG..



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=romNg4C7-3U

The Atlas Lionesses of Morocco just arrived for the Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament

Welcome to Nigeria..

isan:
Lol NFF don scam Aisha buhari

It's under renovation and they couldn't Finnish up on time before the tournament, so they have to use only the Onikan Stadium. By the way the number of games to be played has reduced.. Just 6.

Ashleigh Plumptre Captained Leicester City Women in their 3-1 defeat to Manchester United..

Agege Stadium will no longer be used for the Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament...

Report has it that the Ghanaian Football Federation have suspended Black Queens Captain and Midfielder Elizabeth Addo..

Officials for the Aisha Buhari invitational tournament

FIFA gives go-ahead for Aisha Buhari Cup

World football –governing body, FIFA on Wednesday provided the Local Organizing Committee with a final go-ahead to stage the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament, otherwise known as Aisha Buhari Cup. The six-nation invitational is being organized in honour of the name and Office of the First Lady of the Federal Republic, Dr (Mrs) Aisha Muhammadu Buhari.

In a letter dated 8th September 2021 and signed by Gordon Savic, Head of Qualifiers and International Matches, the world body noted it has sanctioned the 15th – 21st September showpiece that holds at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena and Agege Stadium in the City of Lagos, and featuring hosts Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali, Morocco and South Africa’s ‘A’ Women teams.
“In accordance with the article 7 of the regulations, FIFA is happy to provide official authorization for this women’s tier 1 tournament…we hereby remind the participating teams that the Laws of the Game must strictly be applied to these tier-1 matches.

“Finally, we would also like to draw your attention to the contents of FIFA’s circular no.1735 of 1st October 2020. The strict application of the FIFA’s Return to Football – International Match Protocol (IMP), or an equivalent protocol of your confederation compliant with the said Protocol, is required.”

With this authorization, all is now clear for the commencement of the six-nation showpiece starting on Wednesday, 15th September with the clash between nine –time African champions, Super Falcons and the Female Eagles of Mali at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.

isan:
The Aisha cup is just a friendly match abi? What will fifa do if she plays ? Nothing just that the caps won't be counted for her

Nigeria can be fined and Ban for Fielding an ineligible Player..

Friendly Tournament like the She Believe Cup, Algarve Cup, Cyprus Cup are recorded by FIFA and the Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament is one of them..

NTA to televise Aisha Buhari Cup..

Nigeria Super falcons star Ebere Orji

TheSuperNerd:
Well, we have one in here who works closely with the team, Schemerkhiz. I read where he said she opted out of the Aisha buhari cup list for personal reasons. So I am not so sure. I believe he should have more info on if Ifeoma still has Nigeria in mind for future engagements.

And I understand your fears. You thinking maybe with her doing so well in the NWSL, she could maybe be considering the US option right? Well, time will tell.

Ifeoma Onumonu is a quality player and would add a lot of Dept upfront

But We shouldn't be begging any Player to play for us.. Let's hope things go the way we're expecting it

naptu2:
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Yes Ashleigh Plumptre has gotten her Nigerian Passport but hasn't been cleared by FIFA yet.. The Aisha Buhari invitational tournament is FIFA approved and her FIFA Nationality Switch from England to Nigeria needs to be completed first before she can fully make her debut.

Let's hope by October it would be completed

Organizers announce MTN as Platinum Sponsor for Aisha Buhari Cup
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The all-yellow fluorescence of Nigeria’s football firmament shone even brighter on Monday as the Local Organizing Committee announced that t...

https://onwardnews24..com/2021/09/organizers-announce-mtn-as-platinum.html?m=1

Aisha Buhari Cup gets new kickoff date

The maiden Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Football Tournament (Aisha Buhari Cup) early scheduled to officially kick-off on Monday, September 13 will now commence effectively on Wednesday, September 15 till Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

The slight shift in kick-off date is necessitated by two key factors, namely an expressed request by the participating teams that their foreign-based players would not be able to arrive in Lagos for the football showpiece any time earlier than Tuesday, September 14 and the world football governing body, FIFA’s Type 1 window stipulation that teams shall play two matches each with two full rest days between each match to possibly allow for players’ recovery in case of injury.

Accordingly to the Director of Organisation for the Aisha Buhari Cup, Aisha Falode the LOC acceded to the teams’ request and FIFA’s requirement due to the committee’s respect for the nation’s First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Aisha Buhari in whose name the high profile football showpiece wishes to honour as well avail the teams the necessary ambience and opportunity to hit the tournament venues with their various best legs.

“There is a slight change in kickoff date for the Aisha Buhari Cup, the invitational tournament will now run from September 15 – 21 against an early commencement schedule date, September 13 – 21, 2021. This is in compliance with the force majeure article in the tournament’s regulation – chapter 4, article 4.3.4. and article 51.1. Teams and their members of official delegation are to arrive in Nigeria on 13 September 2021.

“The participating teams requested for the slight change after they realised that their foreign-based players would not be able to arrive in Lagos earlier than Tuesday, September 14.

“The teams want to have their best legs available for the tournament especially as almost the teams are using the invitational tournament as preparations for the upcoming qualifiers for the Nation’s Cup.

“Again, there is the FIFA’s Type 1 window requirement that stipulates that teams shall play two matches each with two full rest days between each match to allow for players’ recovery from possible injury.

“The LOC has utmost respect for the nation’s First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Aisha Buhari in whose name and honour the invitational tournament is instituted and will key into measures and requests toward making it big for the teams,” said the renowned broadcast journalist.

The Aisha Buhari Foundation’s Future Assured Programme (FAP) focuses on women and girl-child as well as vulnerable people like widows, orphans and the disabled across the country. The programme involves training for entrepreneurial skills and provision of starter packs, conditional and unconditional cash transfers and provision of business tools.

The Aisha Buhari Cup is in honour of Nigeria’s First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Aisha Buhari and will be played by Africa’s powerhouses namely hosts, Nigeria, Cameroun, Ghana, South Africa, Mali and Morocco from September 15 – 21 in two stadia in Lagos, Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan and the ‘Soccer Temple' Agege.

Vicky Lopez Felix debuted today in Spanish league with Madrid CFF, who lost home 0-2 againt Athletic Bilbao. Vicky is just 15 ( the youngest player to play in the Spanish Iberdrola league of all time)

Sc Sand Wing mistress waiting to get fit for games after recovering from a Leg (Tibia and Fibula) Fracture

Evelyn Ijeh and Glory Ogbonna

Osinachi Ohale

Olulong:
Can you explain further pls. Because I thought they already played for us so what administrative issues if I may ask

Ifeoma Onumonu is out for Personal reasons...

As For Ashleigh Plumptre, She is not injured. she can't play for us yet. The matches (Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament) are fifa approved matches and her clearance is not sorted yet. So, she's got to wait. However, the process will be sorted before October, according to NFF authorities. The biggest challenge was her passport which has now been sorted

AkinDS:
How the heck is an old mama like Faith Ikidi still being considered for international call ups? Someone that has not even featured for Nigeria in over 3 years? What the heck is Ordega doing on the list?
Who on earth are these jokers recommending over the hill players to Randy Waldrum, when we should be building for the future? Nigerians want to watch exciting new and youthful players, not 40 something year old women. Faith Ikidi? I mean, seriously

Faith Ikidi is just 34yrs and she's at least younger than 1 player in the List and of thesame age group with about 5 of them present in the list..
She Plays regular 90minutes in the Swedish Obos DAMALLSVENSKAN for Pitea IF..

isan:
Can u tell what happen with onumonu , zogg and plumptre

Administrative reasons...

Ajibade Start as Atletico Madrid Femenino take on Rayo Vallecano

GeneralDae:
I don't understand this. Is Faith Ikidi still active? Still, about 25% of the players that were called to the training camp in July are missing, and where is the in form Ify Onumonu?

Faith Ikidi 34yrs is very much active, She's the heartbeat of Pitea IF Defence..

She alongside Anam IMO Plays for Pitea IF

Nigeria name 23-woman provisional list for tournament



Head Coach Randy Waldrum has named a 23-woman provisional list for the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament, taking place in the City of Lagos, 13th – 21st of this month.



The list includes first choice goalkeeper Chiamaka, defenders Onome Ebi and Osinachi Ohale, midfielders Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene and forwards Asisat Oshoala, Francisca Ordega and Rasheedat Ajibade.



THE FULL LIST



Goalkeepers: Tochukwu Oluehi (Maccabi Kishronot Hadera, Israel); Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France); Yewande Balogun (California Storm, USA)



Defenders: Onome Ebi (Minsk FC, Belarus); Glory Ogbonna (Umea FC, Sweden); Osinachi Ohale (Deportivo Alaves, Spain); Faith Ikidi (Pitea DFF, Sweden); Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA); Akudo Ogbonna (Edo Queens); Oluwatosin Demehin (Rivers Angels)



Midfielders: Rita Chikwelu (Madrid CFF, Spain); Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene (Eskilstuna United, Sweden); Tony Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain); Regina Otu (Minsk FC, Belarus); Goodness Onyebuchi (Edo Queens); Joy Bokiri (AIK Sweden FC, Sweden)



Forwards: Asisat Oshoala (FC Barcelona, Spain); Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid, Spain); Francisca Ordega (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Gift Monday (FC Robo Queens); Uchenna Kanu (Linkopings FC, Sweden); Desire Oparanozie (Dijon FC, France); Esther Okoronkwo (Saint Etienne, France)

Good day at the office for Chiamaka Nnadozie

Ifeoma Onumonu makes US NWSL Team for August
3rd September 2021

The league joint top scorer made the team for the first time alongside her Gotham FC teammate, Caprice Dydasco.

The Nigerian forward scored four goals for Gotham FC in August. Her first goal came on August 2 as her side forced Houston Dash to a 1-1 draw.

She scored a late equaliser on August 15 as Gotham FC played out a 1-1 draw with Racing Louisville before bagging a brace as her side surrendered a two-goal lead to suffer a 3-2 defeat to OL Reign.

Onumonu, 27, has scored seven goals with two assists this season for Gotham FC and seats at the top of the goal scorers chart in the United States of America (USA) National Women’s Super League (NWSL) alongside Sydney Leroux (Orlando Pride), Bethany Balcer (OL Reign), and Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit).

North Carolina Courage’s goalkeeper, Casey Murphy also made the team of the month.

The back four comprise Carson Pickett (North Carolina Courage), Emily Menges (Portland Thorns), Alice Krieger (Orlando Pride), and Caprice Dydasco (Gotham FC).

The midfield three is made up of Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Jessica Fishlock (OL Reign), and Angela Salem (Portland Thorns) while the front three is led by the player of the month, Megan Rapinoe (OL Reign) alongside Ifeoma Onumonu (Gotham FC), and Nadia Nadim (Racing Louisville).

Charity Adule joins RC Deportivo

27-year old Super Falcons forward, Charity Adule has joined Spanish Segunda Division side, RC Deportivo from SD Eibar, for the 2021/2022 season.

Chairty Adule joins RC Deportivo
Adule joins Deportivo following two seasons with Eibar, who she helped secure promotion to the top division in 2019/2020. They kick off their new season against FC Barcelona B on Sunday September 5th.

Is this a good move for her ? Leave a comment below.

Esther Ijeoma Okoronkwo

Onyinyechi Zogg