THE Philippines women’s football team has qualified for their first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup – this after defeating China Taipei in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup in India. This is also the country’s first major global tournament for both women and men. The Filipinas are ranked 64th in the […]
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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies have been rewarded for their hard work in 2021. After bagging R2m for winning the Hollywoodbets Super League, Sports, Arts and Culture minister, Nathi Mthethwa, bestowed the recognition of Excellence Awards to the Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies team after they became the inaugural champions of the 2021 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s […]
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JVW FC has appointed Ghanaian Mohama Musa Arthur as their new coach for the upcoming Hollywoodbets Super League season. Musa Arthur takes the place of recently-departed Ciara Picco, who left the club after a five-year stay to move abroad to pursue other interests. Musa Arthur will be assisted by former JVW FC player, Unathi Mabena, […]
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Red-hot Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has broken Tim Cahill’s all-time record of 50 goals for Australia. The 28-year old moved to 54 goals as she netted give times in Australi’s 18-0 win over Indonesia in the Women’s Asian Cup. Here’s more on the story: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60084288 Source: BBC.com
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The 2021/22 season of the Hollywoodbets Super League is upon us, and several teams have started making their way back to pre-season training . Many sides will no doubt have different personnel for various reasons. Last year’s debutants in the women’s league, JWV FC, is one such club. They have lost the services of long-time […]
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Afghanistan-born Nadia Nadim has seen a lot in her life. Her father was executed and her family fled to Denmark where she became not just a football sensation but also a qualified medical doctor. Here’s her story: https://www.givemesport.com/1823049-nadia-nadim-continues-to-show-shes-an-incredible-role-model-by-becoming-a-qualified-doctor Source: GiveMeSport
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Banyana Banyana midfielder Linda Motlhalo has extended her stay in Sweden after signing a two year contract with Djurgarden IF. The former South African U20 captain joined the side two years ago after spells in the USA (Houston Dash) and China (Beijing BG Phoenix FC). “I am very happy that I have signed a new […]
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Alexia Putellas never imaged herself reaching such dizzying heights in her chosen career. The Barcelona and Spain midfielder is on top of the world after she was named The Best FIFA Women’s Player. This comes after some outstanding performance in 2021 for both club and country. For more on the story: https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/news/putellas-the-best-interview-i-never-imagined-i-would-reach-this-level Source: FIFA.com
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Women’s football is on the rise! And that this a fact! The game is on track to make history after the March 30 European Women’s Champions League fixture between Barcelona and Real Madrid women sold out 85-thousand tickets. The clash will take place the Nou Camp, the biggest football stadium in Europe. For more on […]
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Chile and Lyon goalkeeper Christiane Endler has been named the Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper. She beat off a strong challenge of Canada and Paris Saint-Germain’s Stephanie Labbé and Chelsea goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger for the award. For more on the story: https://www.tsn.ca/christian-endler-chile-stephanie-labbe-canada-canwnt-fifa-awards-paris-saint-germain-1.1746854 Source: TSN.ca