Author Archives: CentreCircle

Brazil and Colombia qualify for 2022 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup

Six nations, including hosts India, have already qualified for the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will run from 11 -30 October. The latest to book their spots are South Americans, Brazil and Colombia – with one between Paraguay or Chile waiting to take the final spot in the region. The two qualifiers join […]

Sundowns Ladies want a repeat of 2021 in 2022

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies are confident of defending the three titles they won in 2021. The Brazilians are the inaugural CAF Women’s Champions League winners, won gold in the CAF COSAFA Club Championships and also lifted the Hollywoodbets Super League trophy after an amazing season. They are well aware they are under pressure to repeat those […]

Nigerian star lifts third Spanish League title

Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala has won her third consecutive Primera Division title with Spanish giants Barcelona. Watching from the stands as she is still recovering from an injury, Oshoala’s side defeated arch-rival Real Madrid 5-0 to open an unassailable 22-point gap over second-placed Real Sociedad. Barcelona are on 72 points with six matches remaining in the […]

Another cup success for Lebogang Ramalepe in Belarus

Lebogang Ramalepe has taken to Belarus like fish takes to water. She  is enjoying herself in the freezing Eastern European country. Jumaima, as she is commonly known among her peers, has just lifted her sixth trophy in just three years – four cup competitions and two league titles. The recent one was in the Belarusian […]

Sundowns Ladies facts and figures of 2021

Without any shadow of doubt, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies had an outstanding 2021, breaking records along the way. They are back in pre-season training to map out the way forward and attempt to repeat what they did in the previous season. They won a treble – the Hollywoodbets Super League, the CAF COSAFA Women’s Club Championship […]

Super Falcons striker Oshoala pens new Barcelona deal

Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala has penned a new deal that will keep her at Spanish giants Barcelona for the next two years. Currently out of action due to a thigh injury, the 27 year old striker joined the La Liga champions in 2019. For more on the story: https://www.goal.com/en-cm/news/asisat-oshoala-nigeria-striker-extends-barcelona-contract/blt0dc516d79b4ce0f2 Source: goal.com    

Seoposenwe in Cup final in Portugal

Banyana Banyana striker Jermaine Seoposenwe is on the brink of winning a gold medal after her Portuguese side SC Braga qualified for the finals of the Taça da Liga – also known as the Women’s Football League Cup. Braga defeated Sporting CP 2-1 in the second leg of their semi-final clash, winning 5-3 on aggregate […]

FIFA taking women’s football beyond greatness on International Women’s Day

FIFA’s Secretary General Fatma Samoura was in Dubai at the Women’s Pavilion of Expo 2020 where she spoke about her organisation’s work to Break the Bias and elevate the women’s game. She also touched on next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, saying she expects more revenue to made from the […]

CAF President’s International Women’s Day message

Dr Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF),  joined millions around the world to mark the International Women’s Day. He had a special message to all women involved in the game of football, themed: Women are shaping the future of Africa’s football and it socio-economic upliftment. For more on the story: https://www.cafonline.com/press-release/news/caf-president-motsepe-women-s-day-message-women-are-shaping-the-future-of-africa […]

Countdown milestone celebrated Down Under

The Australians marked 500 days to the kickoff of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a celebration event held at the Sydney Opera House. Among those present at the prestigious occasion, was a FIFA delegation as well as other dignitaries that included players and the media. For more on the story: https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023/news/countdown-milestone-celebrated-down-under Source: FIFA.com