Chelsea has made a clean sweep in the coaching department when it comes to awards. This after Emma Hayes was crowned the Best FIFA Women’s Coach of the Year. The men’s senior team coach, Thomas Tuchel took the men’s award to match the achievement of Hayes. The 45-year old Hayes claimed back-to-back WSL titles with […]
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Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas has been named the Best Fifa Women’s Player of the Year. Spain midfielder Putellas, 27, now holds both of the highest individual awards in world football, having won the Ballon d’Or in November. She helped Barcelona win a domestic double as well as their first ever Women’s Champions League last season. Hayes […]
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For the first time in the history of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, a team of woman match officials will be a in charge of a game. Thirty-five year old Salima Rhadia Mukansanga has been appointed to referee the fixture between Zimbabwe and Guinea tomorrow (Tuesday, 18 January) taking place at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium […]
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Hollywoodbets Super League has been named among the 12 women’s leagues to follow and watch out for in 2022. Female sports news website Her Football Hub, based in the United Kingdom and the United States, listed the South African women’s league alongside the likes of the Barclays FA Women’s Super League (WSL – England); National […]
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FIFA is offering women coaches a chance to further enhance their knowledge in the game. The football governing body has opened the application process for member associations to apply for support in that regard. This in line with a key objective of the FIFA Women’s Development Programme to develop more qualified female coaches. More on […]
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Barcelona and Spain forward Jenni Hermoso is one of the three finalists in line for The Best FIFA Female Player award. Today the spotlight falls on her. Did you know that Hermoso scored 51 goals in 2021 – more than any female footballer on the planet? It was also more than the likes of Erling […]
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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
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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
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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
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Three women players are competing for the highest honour in world football – The Best FIFA Women’s Player. Jenni Hermoso, Sam Kerr and Alexia Putellas are going toe to toe to see who will the last one standing. An interesting fact is that all three have never won this title before. Here’s more on the […]