Saudi Arabia stages first-ever nationwide women’s league

The development of Women’s Football is progressing along nicely in Saudi Arabia. They recently staged and completed their first ever 16-team nationwide league. This is in line with FIFA’s global strategy for women’s football. For more on the story: https://www.fifa.com/womens-football/news/saudi-arabia-stages-first-ever-nationwide-womens-league Source: FIFA.com  

Alexia Putellas: Focus on The Best FIFA Women’s Player finalist

Did you know that Alexia Putellas, a Barcelona Femeni legend, began kicking a football when was only three years old? Did you also know that the 27-year-old grew up supporting Barcelona and idolising Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto’o and Andres Iniesta. Here’s more about Alexia: https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/news/alexia-putellas-finalist-in-focus Source: FIFA.com  

African women in Europe: Seoposenwe on target in Spain

African women footballers continue to set the scene alight in Europe with their display. South African International Jermaine Seoposenwe, was among a number of overseas-based stars who were on target this past weekend. She is scored for her Spanish side Real Betis. Here’s more on the story: https://www.cafonline.com/development/women-football/news/african-women-in-europe-oshoala-makes-scoring-return Source: CAFOnline.com  

Finalists for The Best FIFA Women’s and Men’s Coach announced

FIFA has announced the final nominees in the coaching categories. The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony will be live from Zurich on January 17. For more on the story: https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/media-releases/finalists-for-the-best-fifa-womens-coach-and-the-best-fifa-mens-coach (Source: FIFA.com)  

The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper shortlist revealed

Football’s world-governing body, FIFA, has announced a shortlist of The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper, as well as that of the The Best Men’s Goalkeeper. The final three nominees in  The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper category, are (in alphabetical order): Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany / Chelsea FC Women) Christiane Endler (Chile / Paris Saint-Germain / Olympique Lyonnais) […]

Ex-England youth completes Nigeria switch

Leicester City defender Ashleigh Plumptre has made the switch from England to play for Nigeria after she pledged her allegiance with the Super Falcons. The 23-year old former England youth international is eligible to represent the West African nation because of her father’s Nigerian heritage. Here’s more on the story: https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/59859239 Source: bbc.com