Futball Galore

 Bayelsa Queens' hopes of retaining the Nigeria Women's Football League (NWFL) Super 6 title was dashed as Delta Queens fought back to win the coveted trophy. Winner of the competition earned the whopping sum of Ten Million Naira and a ticket to the CAF Champions League. Runners up, Five Million Naira and third place went home with Three Million Naira. In an open, pulsating clash, it was the homers who got their hands on silverware at Stephen Keshi Stadium - after a brave comeback on Sunday. A second stanza brace from substitute Chinaza Agoh proved the difference following a first half own goal by Chisom Henry as the home team won 2-1. Wife of the new Delta State governor Tobore Oborevwori observed the ceremonial pre-match kickoff in Asaba. In a breathtaking start, defender Henry put the ball in her own net. Delta Queens had the chance to level up things on 44 minutes but central defender Fehintola Mabokanje missed from the penalty spot. Delta showed their mettle with a fightba...

 Rivers Angels have been sanctioned by the Nigeria Women Football League after the club were found wanting for breach of the league's rules in the Super Six match against Bayelsa Queens, according to the official Twitter handle of the NWFL. The Jewels of Rivers suffered a 1-0 defeat to the reigning champions, Bayelsa Queens courtesy of Glory Edet's third minute penalty kick at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba Delta State. However, it was discovered after investigation that two Rivers Angels players in Players Jersey No. 12, Adjei Charlotte and Jersey No. 22, Hassan Sultans, assaulted the referees after the match. As a result, the NWFL sanctioned Rivers Angels one million naira for breaching the Article 26.1 which gives the league body the power to impose sanction on teams that are caught in any form of intimidation on referees or any player. The NWFL also suspended the two players in question for the 3rd Place match between Confluence Queens FC and Rivers Angels FC for bringing ...

 The 2023 Amapro Football Championship has been scheduled to kickoff on the 3rd of July, 2023 as the organisers look set to announce a new sponsor and ambassador for the tournament.  This year's AMAPRO championship will be the eight edition and is expected to herald new format of qualifications as conditions for prospective participating youth clubs in Kwara State. According to BrainBehind and AMAPRO Team Lead, Shogo Shodunnke, the playoffs is aimed at giving opportunity to clubs in the rural areas to be part of the project and to identify more talents. Shodunnke disclosed that the playoffs will be held in three senatorial districts of Kwara State which are; Kwara North, Kwara South and Kwara Central Districts. "In line with the motive behind the championship which is to hasten transition of amateur players to become professional footballers, we will be having the playoffs for the youth teams between 15th and 18th of June at the Lafiagi Stadium for Kwara North, Offa Township S...

 Asaba, the capital of Delta State is agog with activities as the Nigeria Women Football League Super Six kicked off in style. The tournament, which is hosted by the Delta State Government was moved back to begin earlier than scheduled but the Government has proved to be equal to the task.  The bright look of the Stephen Keshi Stadium has been of interest to enthusiasts. The first step in getting this tournament organized was putting the facility in top shape.  Before the opening game of the tournament between Rivers Angels and FC Robo, it rained and kick-off was temporarily delayed.  Interestingly, after the downpour, the pitch became just good enough for football, glittering and water free.  The State's organization of the tournament has been amazing and the ladies are having a good time in Asaba, playing on a good surface and in a secure environment.  The organisers have also provided alternative training pitches for the different teams and this allows t...