Events & Tournaments - Football In Nigeria

CAF Confederation Cup Benin club eliminates El Kanemi Warriors

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 25, 2024

Dadje Football Club of Benin Republic has eliminated Nigeria’s El Kanemi Warriors from the CAF Confederation Cup. The Benin club secured a 2-1 victory in the second leg, resulting in a 3-2 aggregate win after a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Ikenne, Nigeria, a week ago. This defeat marks an early exit for

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NWFL congratulates Edo Queens on WAFU B Women’s Champions League win

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 24, 2024

The Nigeria Women Football League NWFL has extended its congratulations to Edo Queens Football Club for their remarkable triumph in the 2024 WAFU B Zonal Champions League qualifiers in Côte d’Ivoire. Edo Queens demonstrated their superiority with an impressive 3-0 victory over Ainonvi FC of Benin Republic in the final, held in Abidjan. Suliat Abideen

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Paris Olympics Winless Super Falcons Earn 17 Million Naira Each

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 23, 2024

The Super Falcons, despite losing all three of their group stage matches at the Paris 2024 Olympics, have each received at least 17 million Naira. According to a top official, the players were awarded over 9 million Naira each as training grants, alongside daily allowances of at least 8 million Naira for both their training

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Edo Queens 90 Minutes from History After Reaching WAFU B Final

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 21, 2024

Edo Queens, Nigeria’s representatives in the CAF Women Champions League CAFWCL WAFU B Qualifiers, are just 90 minutes away from making history. The team secured their spot in the final by defeating hosts Inter D’Abidjan 2-1 in the semi finals on Tuesday in Bouake. Emem Essien put Edo Queens ahead just seven minutes into the

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2024 Ikeja DFA/HRA Women’s League Kicks Off Ghetto Tigers vs Fackson

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 21, 2024

The 2024 Ikeja Divisional Football Association/Honourable Rasaq Ajala DFA/HRA Women’s League is set to begin with an exciting fixture between Ghetto Tigers and Fackson Nextpro Angels on Saturday, 24th August 2024. The much anticipated opening ceremony will kick off a vibrant competition showcasing the best of women’s football in Lagos State. In Group B, Ghetto

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Nduka focused on 2nd leg as Remo Stars progress in CAF Champions League

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 19, 2024

Remo Stars captain Nduka Junior is already focusing on the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie against AS FAR of Morocco. Despite securing a hard fought 2-1 victory in the first leg, Nduka acknowledges that the job is far from over, as his team prepares for the challenging away fixture. Nduka

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Unlucky Nottingham FC suffer Aina, Danilo injuries in EPL opener

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 18, 2024

Nottingham Forest faced a difficult start to their Premier League campaign as they suffered two major injury setbacks in their match against Bournemouth. Super Eagles defender Ola Aina and Brazilian midfielder Danilo both had to leave the pitch due to serious injuries. Ola Aina was substituted in the 54th minute after twisting his ankle. The

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Akintola Babajide Shines in Caykur Rizespor’s 1-1 Draw with Istanbul FC

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 16, 2024

Nigerian international and Rehoboth FC ambassador, Akintola Babajide Davies, played a pivotal role in Caykur Rizespor’s 1-1 draw against Istanbul FC. In Caykur’s first domestic game of the season, Babajide stood out for his energy, pace, and skill, proving to be a constant threat to the opposition’s defence. Babajide registered three shots on target, narrowly

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Edo Queens Dominate AS GNN with 5-0 Victory for Second Win

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 14, 2024

Edo Queens secured their second win in the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU Zone B qualifiers with a commanding 5-0 victory over AS GNN of Niger. This dominant performance solidifies Edo Queens’ position as a strong contender in the tournament. The match, held in Abidjan, saw Emem Essien open the scoring in the 35th minute,

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Edo Queens Dominate WAFU B Group as AS Garde Nationale Concede Five

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / August 12, 2024

Edo Queens, the champions of Nigeria’s Women’s Football League, made a commanding start in the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B Qualifiers by thrashing AS Garde Nationale of Niger Republic 5-0 on Sunday. The match, held in Bouake, Ivory Coast, saw Edo Queens take control early on, with Emem Essien opening the scoring in the

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