Nigerian star football players Asisat Oshoala, Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze are in the shortlist for honours at the 2019 CAF Awards ceremony scheduled for the Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Egypt on Tuesday night. Winner of the gong in 2014, 2016 and 2017, and also among the final three in 2018, Super Falcons’ captain Asisat […]
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Hosts, Les Femelles Elephantes of Cote d’Ivoire battled African champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria to a 0-0 draw in their Tokyo 2020 women’s football tournament African second round, first leg qualifying match in Abidjan on Thursday. The encounter at the Parc des Sports de Treichville saw both teams creating several opportunities but failing to put […]
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The Super Falcons will travel from their Avita Resort camp in Bad Tatzmannsdorf to Slovakia on Sunday for a friendly against their Slovakian counterparts – the second time both teams would be meeting this year. On 1st March 2019 at the Cyprus Women’s Cup in March, the nine–time African champions edged a seven–goal thriller against […]
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Desire Oparanozie and defender Onome Ebi top the list of 23 players who will dorn Nigeria’s colours at the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in France, as Head Coach Thomas Dennerby released Nigeria’s final squad in Austria on Friday. Usual suspects Tochukwu Oluehi, Osinachi Ohale, Ngozi Ebere, Rita Chikwelu, Ngozi Okobi, Halimatu Ayinde, Asisat […]
African champions Nigeria will depart the country through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Sunday to take part in the annual Cyprus Women’s Cup tournament which begins on Wednesday, 27th February in Larnaca. Head Coach Thomas Dennerby has selected 24 players for the tournament, which will also welcome another of Africa’s three flag-bearers at […]
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The journey towards the coronation of best performers for the CAF Awards 2018 gathers momentum with the announcement of the shortlists for the various categories today. The shortlisted nominees were decided by votes from the members of the CAF Technical & Development Committee. The final phase will involve votes from CAF Media Experts, Legends, Coaches […]
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Coach Thomas Dennerby has invited 10 foreign-based players to the camp of the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons, ahead of next month’s Women African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against The Gambia. Skipper Rita Chikwelu tops the list that also has experienced defenders Onome Ebi, Osinachi Ohale, Josephine Chukwunonye and Faith Ikidi, midfielders Halimat […]
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Although none of her players made the final cut for the Africa Player of the Year and Africa –based Player of the Year nominations, Nigeria made bold presence in the other categories released on Sunday. Super Falcons’ forward Asisat Oshoala and Super Eagles’ aces Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi were among those nominated for honours […]
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Nigeria and Arsenal Ladies star Asisat oshoala alongside her teammate Josephine Henning paid a visit to St John Coe School London. The Pupils at st john coe school london were thrilled to meet the two professional football players from arsenal ladies. Three-time Champions League winner Josephine Henning and multiple award winning Nigerian international Asisat Oshoala […]
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The technical crew of the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons, headed by Florence Omagbemi, has called to camp 40 players ahead of the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against either of Senegal or Guinea.
Seven–time champions Nigeria have drawn a bye into the second round of the qualifying series, with the final competition to hold in Cameroon in November.
The senior women teams of Senegal and Guinea will contend over two legs in March, with the winner to battle the Super Falcons in home-and-away contests between 4th – 12th April.
Goalkeepers Ibubeleye Whyte and Sandra Chichi, defenders Onome Ebi, Josephine Chukwunonye, Ngozi Ebere and Joy Jegede, midfielders Halimatu Ayinde, Ngozi Okobi, Evelyn Nwabuoku and Joy Bokiri, and strikers Asisat Oshoala, Desire Oparanozie, Chinwendu Ihezuo and Francisca Ordega are among those called.
All invited players are expected to report at Serob Legacy Hotel, Wuye, Abuja on Tuesday, March 1.
FULL LIST OF INVITED PLAYERS:
Ibubeleye Whyte (Rivers Angels);
Sandra Chichi (Bayelsa Queens);
Christy Ohiaeriaku (Osun Babes);
Onyinyechukwu Okeke (Inneh Queens);
Onome Ebi (FC Minsk, Belarus);
Blessing Edoho (Pelican Stars);
Josephine Chukwunonye (Vittsjoe GIK, Sweden);
Osinachi Ohale (Rivers Angels);
Ngozi Ebere (PSG Ladies, France);
Sarah Nnodim (Nasarawa Amazons);
Ugo Njoku (Rivers Angels);
Chisom Henry (Sunshine Queens);
Faith Ikidi (Pitea FC, Sweden);
Ayomide Ojo (Police Machine);
Joy Jegede (Delta Queens);
Gladys Akpa (Sunshine Queens);
Halimatu Ayinde (New York Flash, USA);
Desire Oparanozie (EN Avent de Guingamp, France);
Ngozi Okobi (Vittsjoe GIK, Sweden);
Asisat Oshoala (Liverpool Ladies);
Cecilia Nku (Rivers Angels);
Evelyn Nwabuoku (Kazygurt, Kazakhstan);
Martina Ohadugha (Rivers Angels);
Osarenoma Igbinovia (Bayelsa Queens);
Rita Chikwelu (Umea IK, Sweden);
Ginika Nkeoma (Bayelsa Queens);
Amarachi Okoronkwo (Nasarawa Amazons);
Chioma Wogu (Kogi Confluence);
Esther Sunday (Trabzon Idman Ozagi, Turkey);
Winifred Eyebhokia (Nasarawa Amazons);
Chinwendu Ihezuo; Francisca Ordega (Washington Spirit, USA);
Chinaza Uchendu (Nasarawa Amazons);
Loveth Ayila (Rivers Angels);
Ebere Orji (Ferencvaros, Hungary);
Joy Bokiri (Bayelsa Queens);
Victoria Aidelomon (Bayelsa Queens);
Abibat Agbaji (Confluence Queens);
Ijeoma Obi (Sunshine Queens);
Emueje Oghiagbevha (Delta Queens)
It was an interesting 2015 in the world of football and for us at the Newfanzone we’ve come up with a review of some of the events that shaped our year, You can also send in your reviews, comments and sports stories to fanzone.fans@gmail.com or tweet at us @newfanzone or @El_pauleta on twitter.
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Nigeria:
The year 2015 was bitter sweet for Nigerian football. Here are the major high and low points in the Nigerian football scene in 2015;
* In January 2015, Super Falcons and Liverpool striker Asisat Oshoala won the Women’s player of the year and Youth player of the year award at the GLO CAF Awards hosted in Lagos. The Super Falcons of Nigeria were named the Women’s National team of the year at the award.
* In May 2015, Super Falcons of Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala won the inaugural BBC Women’s footballer of the year award.
* In June 2015, The Flying Eagles of Nigeria where knocked out of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand losing 1-0 to Germany in the round of 16. While the Super Falcons crashed out of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada in the group stage.
* In July 2015, Stephen Keshi was sacked, spending less than 3 months in his return as the head coach of the Super Eagles.
* The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) unveiled Sunday Oliseh as the new coach of the Super Eagles in Abuja.
*In August 2015, The Super Falcons of Nigeria crashed out of the Rio 2016 Olympics qualifiers after suffering a 3-2 aggregate loss against Equatorial Guinea
* Kano Pillars suffered their first home defeat in 12 years when they lost 2-1 to Nasarawa United at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.
* In September 2015, The Nigerian U-23 team won bronze at the football event of the All African Games while the Super Falcons lost to Cote d’Ivoire in the bronze medal match.
* In November 2015, The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile for a record fifth time. They join Brazil as the second team to win the competition back to back.
* Enyimba of Aba made history winning the GLO Premier League a record seventh time.
* Akwa United defeated Lobi Stars 2-1 to win this year’s Federation Cup at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.
*In December 2015, The Nigeria U-23 team defeated Algeria 2-1 to win the CAF U-23 Championship in Senegal. The Samson Siasia lead side qualified for the football event of the Rio 2016 Olympics.
* In what summarizes the Super Eagles performance in the FIFA Ranking, Sunday Oliseh’s team ends 2015 as 66th in the world and 12th in Africa.
World Football Scene:
* In January 2015, Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo won the FIFA Ballon d’Or award for the third time.
*In February 2015, The Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire were crowned 2015 Africa Cup of Nations champions after defeating Ghana 9-8 0n penalties in Equatorial Guinea.
* In May 2015, Jose Mourinho led Chelsea to their fifth English League title.
* Barcelona won the Spanish La Liga title for the 23rd time.
* Sevilla made European football history by becoming the first club to win the UEFA Europa League four times.
*Arsenal won the FA Cup for a record 12th time after defeating Aston Villa 4-0 at Wembley.
* Carlo Ancelotti was sacked as Real Madrid manager.
*In June 2015, Barcelona completes a historic second treble by winning the UEFA Champions League against Juventus in Berlin. It was Barcelona fourth Champions League title in the last ten years and their fifth in team history.
* Real Madrid appointed former Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez as manager on a three-year contract.
* Serbia was crowned FIFA U-20 World Cup champions after beating Brazil in final.
* Arsenal announced the signing of Petr Cech from Chelsea on a long-term contract.
* In July 2015, The United States won their third FIFA Women’s World Cup defeating Japan 5-2 in Canada.
* Chile won the Copa America for the first time in its history after a dramatic penalty shootout against Argentina in the final in Santiago.
* Fiji broke the record for the biggest win in international football with a 38-0 victory over the Federated States of Micronesia.
* Bayern Munich completed the signing of Douglas Costa from Shakhtar Donetsk on a five-year contract for €30 million.
* Chelsea announced the signing of Radamel Falcao from Monaco on a season-long loan deal.
* Manchester United completed the signing of Bastian Schweinsteiger from Bayern Munich.
* Mexico won the CONCACAF Gold Cup for a record seventh time after defeating Jamaica 3-1 in Philadelphia.
* In August 2015, after a season at Manchester United, Angel Di Maria completed his move to Paris Saint-Germain on a four-year contract.
* Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 to lift the Community Shield at Wembley.
* Barcelona won the UEFA Super Cup by defeating Europa League Champions Sevilla 5-4 in extra time in Tbilisi,Georgia.
* In September 2015, Manchester United completed the signing of French forward Anthony Martial from AS Monaco on a four-year contract with the option of another year.
* Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney became England’s all-time goal scorer.
* In October 2015, Wales qualified for their first major tournament since 1958.
* Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 109th and 110th goal for PSG against Marseille to become Paris Saint-Germain all-time goal scorer.
* Brendan Rogders was sacked as Liverpool manager
* Liverpool appointed former Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp as new manager.
* Cristiano Ronaldo became Real Madrid’s all-time goal scorer.
* In November 2015, Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema was charged with conspiracy to blackmail in Mathieu Valbuena sex-tape case.
* Claude Le Roy resigned as the head coach of Republic of Congo
* In December 2015, Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville was appointed as head coach of Valencia until the end of the season
* A first place finish on the last FIFA ranking of the year saw Belgium claim the Team of the year award for 2015.
* France Football Federation suspended Karim Benzema from international duty amid ongoing Blackmail case.
* Chelsea terminated the contract of the “Special one” Jose Mourinho seven months after winning them the Premier League title.
* Manchester United forward Anthony Martial won the Golden Boy award.
* FIFA ethics committee bans Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini for 8 years.
* Barcelona won their fifth trophy of 2015 by winning the FIFA Club World Cup for the third time with a victory over South American champions River Plate in Japan.
* Pep Guardiola announced he will be leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season and he will be replaced by Carlo Ancelotti.
Paul Ayorinde
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