Spanish football star Aitana Bonmatí has claimed the Best Women’s Player award at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024, marking her second consecutive win and further cementing her status as one of the sport’s elite. The accolade adds to her two Ballon d’Or titles, making her one of the most decorated players of her generation. … Read more
The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s national women’s football team, have been honored as the National Team of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards held in Morocco. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ibrahim Musa Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), accepted the award on behalf of the team. In his acceptance speech, Gusau thanked the … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed its unwavering support for Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie as they compete for top accolades at the CAF Player of the Year awards. Lookman is a key contender in the men’s category, while Nnadozie has been nominated in the women’s category. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Nigeria Football Federation President, Ibrahim Gusau, has pledged greater support for women’s football in the country, including plans to require Nigeria Premier Football League clubs to establish female teams. This commitment follows the Super Falcons’ commendable performance in their 2-1 loss to France. Speaking after the match against Les Bleues in Angers, Gusau expressed his … Read more
TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo have been crowned champions of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco. In a tactical and fiercely contested final at Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi in El Jadida, the DR Congo side triumphed 1-0 over hosts and former champions, AS FAR, marking their first-ever continental title … Read more
UEFA has launched an investigation after Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw was struck by an object during her team’s Women’s Champions League victory against Hammarby. Shaw played a pivotal role in City’s 2-1 win at Stockholm Arena on Thursday, scoring a goal in each half to secure the team’s place in the quarter-finals with two … Read more
Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie headline Nigeria’s nominees for the 2024 CAF Awards, as the African football governing body unveiled the women’s category nominees ahead of the December 16 ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco. Nigeria dominated the nominations with 13 representatives across various categories, including Ajibade, the Atletico Madrid forward, and Nnadozie, the … Read more
The Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA), Chikelue “General” Iloenyosi, has called on Zone 13 of the Nigeria Police in Ukpo to conduct a thorough investigation into the troubling arrest of Nigerian women’s football icon, Maureen Mmadu. Iloenyosi condemned the reported invasion of the Maureen Mmadu Kiddies Academy (MMKA) in Ozubulu, during which … Read more
Edo Queens fell to a heartbreaking 3-1 loss against DR Congo’s TP Mazembe in the first semi-final of the CAF Women’s Champions League on Tuesday. Despite taking a 1-0 lead, the Nigerian champions conceded a late equalizer in the 90th minute, forcing the match into extra time, where TP Mazembe capitalized to secure their place … Read more
Former Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie has praised Edo Queens following their thrilling victory over Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. Edo Queens, making their debut in the CAF Women’s Champions League, needed at least a draw in their final Group B match to secure a spot in the semi-finals. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Edo Queens were held to a goalless draw by Egypt’s FC Masar on Wednesday in their second Group B match at the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, leaving their semifinal hopes hanging by a thread. The Nigerian and West African champions remain at the top of the group with four points, level with … Read more
Nigeria’s representatives in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, Edo Queens, have safely arrived in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on November 9, which runs through November 23. The West African champions shared their excitement on their official X handle with a statement and photos, saying, “Touchdown in Morocco! We have safely landed … Read more
Japan defeated Nigeria 3-1 in their final Group C match at the Paris Olympics, eliminating the Super Falcons from the tournament. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Clinical Japan defeated Nigeria 3-1 in the final Group C women’s football event at the Paris Olympics, sending the African giants home. First-half goals from Maika Hamano, Mina Tanaka, and … Read more