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Rofiat Sule Bags Hat-trick as Vincenza Tears Sambenedettese Femminile Apart

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 Rofiat Sule Bags Hat-trick as Vincenza Tears Sambenedettese Femminile Apart Rofiat Sule Bags Hat-trick as Vincenza Tears Sambenedettese Femminile Apart Nigerian International Rofiat Sule has most certainly found her sharpness in front of goal as she scored a hat-trick against Sambenedettese Femminile on Sunday evening. Vicenza Femminile won their counterpart Sambenedettese Femminile by nine goals to nil with the Nigerian Striker scoring three out of the nine goals.  Sule, who scored a brace last week against Villorba Calcio Femminile, took her goal tally to six in four matches for her Italian side.  The Former Bayelsa Queens Forward scored in the 10th, 20th, and 30th Minute to complete her hat-trick of goals, with Italian International Giorgia Macrchiori, Arianna Cattuzo, Theresa Penzo, Mariachiara Bauce and Stella Madelane scoring the remainder of goals. The young Forward has over time proven herself to be one of the best Forwards in the Italian Femminile Serie C as her...

Beveren are Worthy Winners - Nigeria U23 Hopeful, Ismaheel Toafeeq

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 Beveren are Worthy Winners - Nigeria U23 Hopeful, Ismaheel Toafeeq Beveren are Worthy Winners - Nigeria U23 Hopeful, Ismaheel Toafeeq Nigeria U23 hopeful Ismaheel Taofeeq believes that Beveren were worthy winners as they put Lierse to the sword at Herman Vanderpoortenstadion on Sunday evening. Beveren fought from a goal down to win the game 5-1. And the winger has insisted that his team were worth the three points. Ismaheel Taofeeq lasted the full duration and was exciting at the flank. "Lierse were a complicated opponent," he told reporters. "But we remained calm and I think we deserved the win. "We came out with a very good attitude. We knew it was important to get victory." Ismaheel Taofeeq who is on loan from Lorient has provided three assists from nine league games this season. "I feel better with each game, but I know what I can offer and I’m aware that I can still make improvements. Let me say that I’m only at 60 per cent…" "Now we have t...

Jagaban Cup 2022: Olukismet's Coach, Atobaje Names 20-Man Squad for the Tournament

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 Jagaban Cup 2022: Olukismet's Coach, Atobaje Names 20-Man Squad for the Tournament Jagaban Cup 2022: Olukismet's Coach, Atobaje Names 20-Man Squad for the Tournament Olukismet's head coach Atobaje Oladeji has named a 20-man squad ahead of the 2022 Jagaban Cup. “We have picked a strong team that should be able to perform well at the tournament in Lagos,” said Oladeji. The squad is made up of two goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders, and five attackers. Fapounda Babatunde and Abdul Korede are the two goalkeepers.  Also cutting are John Fred, Adewale Lawal, Gbenga Afolayan, Elanya Akonunju, Michael Yusuf,  Ibrahim Yebiboh, and Olorunfemi Sesan Draws for Jagaban Cup will hold on Monday 14th November at National Stadium Surulere. The time is 2 pm. The Jagaban Cup will hold from November 15th to 18th at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. The squad  Goalkeepers: Fapounda Babatunde, Abdul Korede Defenders: John Fred, Adewale Lawal, Gbenga Afolayan, Elanya Akonunju, M...

2022 Sheroes Cup: Delta Queens are Champions after a Penalty Shootout Win Against Edo Queens

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 2022 Sheroes Cup: Delta Queens are Champions after a Penalty Shootout Win Against Edo Queens 2022 Sheroes Cup: Delta Queens are Champions after a Penalty Shootout Win Against Edo Queens Delta Queens have been crowned 2022 Sheroes Cup champions after a 5-4 penalty shootouts victory over Edo Queens in Abuja on Saturday. To reach the final, Edo Queens finished on top of the table with 19 points.  Delta Queens, on their own part, picked 17 points from seven games. At Moshood Abiola Stadium, the game ended 0-0 at the end of regulations.  Goalkeeper Anderlin Mgbechi produced two saves in the penalty shootouts as Delta Queens won 5-4. Earlier, at the same venue, Nasarawa Amazons defeated Confluence Queens 2-0 to claim third place.  For individual accolades, the Fair Play Award went to Naija Ratels, while Best Coach was given to Edo Queens' Moses Aduku.  Underline Mgbechi claimed the Golden Gloves and Edo Queens' Suliyat Abideen was voted the Most Valuable Player, whil...

2022 Sheroes Cup: All is Set for the Final at the Magnificent MKO Abiola Stadium

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 2022 Sheroes Cup: All is Set for the Final at the Magnificent MKO Abiola Stadium 2022 Sheroes Cup: All is Set for the Final at the Magnificent MKO Abiola Stadium The stage is set for the final of the 2022 Sheroes Cup with lots of activities lined up to make the event memorable. The tournament which began on Friday 4th November will climax Saturday 12th November at Moshood Abiola Stadium. Two matches would take place in the grand finale. Confluence Queens face Nasarawa Amazons in third place, while Edo Queens have a score to settle with Delta Queens in the final. It will be recalled that Edo Queens, Delta Queens, Confluence Queens, and Nasarawa Amazons picked up 19 points, 17 points, 11 points, and 10 points respectively during the group stage.  Sheroes Cup (formerly called Naija Ratels Pre-Season Championship then Flying Officers Cup) is an annual preseason tournament for women's association football teams in Africa. The competition usually features elite teams from Nigeria W...

Jagaban Cup 2022: Organizers Roll Out Format for the Competition

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 Jagaban Cup 2022: Organizers Roll Out Format for the Competition Jagaban Cup 2022: Organizers Roll Out Format for the Competition Organizers have today rolled out the format for the much publicized Jagaban Cup 2022. Tournament Director, Mr. Wale Joseph explained that the competition is billed to hold for four days from November 15th, when there will be six games  be played at Mobolaji Johnson Arena. He informed newsmen that Day two of the competition will see six matches take place at the same venue. Day three of the Jagaban Cup shall also witness six games being played. The last day will then see the third place and final holding. He further stated that games on the 15th, 16th, and 17th will be played f7 am 7 am to 2 pm, while also confirming that there shall be no semi-final games. Winners of each Group will proceed to the final. "Two runners up of each group shall play the third place match2 pm 2 pm kickoff on the Fr, day November 18th, the reason for the November 14th che...

2022 Sheroes Cup: Edo and Delta Queen to Battle for Cup as Confluence Queens Tackles Nasarawa Amazons in Losers Final

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 2022 Sheroes Cup: Edo and Delta Queen to Battle for Cup as Confluence Queens Tackles Nasarawa Amazons in Losers Final 2022 Sheroes Cup: Edo and Delta Queen to Battle for Cup as Confluence Queens Tackles Nasarawa Amazons in Losers Final Edo Queens and Delta Queens have qualified for the final of the 2022 Sheroes Cup. The two sides accumulated 19 points and 17 points respectively. Confluence Queens and Nasarawa Amazons would clash in the third-place match. Below is how events panned out on day seven of the competition. Edo Queens 3-0 Royal Queens It was a one-sided affair at Area 3, with Edo Queens destroying Royal Queens 3-0. Kafayat Mafisere netted the fastest goal of the tournament in 35 seconds before Tosin Ogundeko bagged a brace to help Moses Aduku's side complete the rout.  Edo Queens topped the table with 19 points from seven games. Naija Ratels 0-2 Confluence Queens Goals from Merit Offor and Saidat Adebiyi proved to be enough as Confluence Queens won 2-0 against Naija...