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NWFL: Edo Queens Pick Point Against Confluence Queens In Lokoja

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4 years ago

December 22, 2021

Edo Queens on Wednesday picked a point against Confluence Queens of Kogi State in their match day three of the 2021/2021 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL).

The game, which was played at the Lokoja Confluence Stadium, saw the visitors converting a 25th minutes spot kick through Ogbonaya Akudo to take in the lead in the first half.

Confluence Queens made several efforts to come back into the game but it never yielded result before the blast of the whistle in first half.

At the resumption of the second half, the home team mounted pressure in the side of their opponent before Ibinabor Georgewill header gave the host a relief in the front of their home fans.

Speaking shortly after the game, the head Coach of Confluence Queen Bashiru Laidi praised his players for coming back into the game.

He said “We were able to salvage the game in the second half. We came out smoking. The problem started from the first half as our approach was very bad and slow. That actually resulted into that penalty. At the second half, we told our players what to do and they came out in the second half to do justice into the game.

“The missing link in the first half performance is that there was no team coercion as most of the balls were played on the air. In the second half, my players changed tactics and they came back into the game even though we couldn’t get the three point.

“So far so good, we targeted nine points in three matches, but seven points is not bad. After the festive period, we will come back and continue from where we stopped.”

He, however, expressed worries over the poor state of the Lokoja Confluence Stadium.

“The pitch is very dangerous to the players. This can cause serious injuries for our players. We are using this medium to call on the government to renovate this stadium before they kick us out from playing our home matches”.

On her part, the Head Coach of Edo Queens Wemimo Mathew said the game was impressive as they came to Kogi State to get maximum point.

“We missed all our chances. In the first half, we are supposed to score more than five clean goals. It is a fault on our own part which we will work on before our next game. Confluence Queens is also a good side with a good coach. They are doing well. For now, I must tell you, there is need for the government to renovate this pitch because it is in a bad condition.”

Kogi Confluence Queens who now have seven point in three games, will face Adamawa Queens after the Christmas and New Year break.

(DAILY POST)

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[FULL LIST] U-17 W’ World Cup: Nigeria Face Italy As Knockout Stage Begins

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6 hours ago

October 26, 2025

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The knockout phase of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is set to kick off in Morocco, with Nigeria’s Flamingos drawn against Italy in one of the standout Round of 16 fixtures.

The match is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, at the Stade Olympique de Rabat, with kickoff at 8:00 p.m. Nigeria.

Their qualification follows an emphatic 4–0 victory over Samoa in Rabat on Saturday.

The Flamingos will now aim to build on their impressive group-stage campaign as they continue their push for a historic first world title.

Host nation Morocco will also be in action the same evening, taking on South Korea at the Mohammed VI Football Academy Pitch 2 in Sale, where home fans are expected to create a charged atmosphere in support of the Atlas Lionesses.

Earlier on Tuesday, Brazil will battle China PR, while the United States square off against the Netherlands, both matches slated for 4:30 p.m. in Sale.

The game continues on Wednesday, October 29, with Mexico facing Paraguay at 4:30 p.m., while defending champions Spain meet France in a mouthwatering all-European clash at the same time and venue.

Later that night, Canada will take on Zambia, and Japan, one of the tournament’s top contenders, will lock horns with Colombia to round off the Round of 16 fixtures.

All matches will be staged across venues in Rabat and Sale, with global coverage available via major sports networks and FIFA’s digital platforms.

As the competition enters its decisive stage, only four wins now separate the remaining 16 teams from lifting the prestigious U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.

Eight winning teams in the round of 16 will move to the quarter-final stage starting Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Full Round of 16 Fixtures
Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Brazil U17 vs China PR U17 – 4:30 PM (Mohammed VI Football Academy Pitch 3, Sale)

United States U17 vs Netherlands U17 – 4:30 PM (Mohammed VI Football Academy, Sale)

Italy U17 vs Nigeria U17 – 8:00 PM (Stade Olympique de Rabat, Rabat)

South Korea U17 vs Morocco U17 – 8:00 PM (Mohammed VI Football Academy Pitch 2, Sale)

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Mexico U17 vs Paraguay U17 – 4:30 PM (Mohammed VI Football Academy Pitch 3, Sale)

Spain U17 vs France U17 – 4:30 PM (Mohammed VI Football Academy, Sale)

Canada U17 vs Zambia U17 – 8:00 PM (Mohammed VI Football Academy, Sale)

Japan U17 vs Colombia U17 – 8:00 PM (Venue TBC)

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SWAN Kicks Off 60th Anniversary/Awards With Religious Services

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3 days ago

October 23, 2025

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) is set to hold its 60th anniversary with Jumat Prayer and Thanksgiving on Friday October 24, 2025.

A statement by the Media and Publicity Committee of the anniversary said the special prayer and thanksgiving will be held in all the state chapters and FCT at the venues which would be determined by the leadership of the various chapters.

According to the statement, the SWAN Diamond Jubilee and Award Ceremony will also feature the full council which is a meeting of the National Executive Council, zonal vice presidents and secretaries and state chairmen and secretaries.

The committee, while inviting “government functionaries, lovers of sports, members of the association and the general public to join SWAN members at the services to thank God for a successful 60-year journey,” added: “All activities at the event will hold at the National Stadium, Abuja between Oct. 29 and Oct. 31.”

“It will also be an opportunity for us to collectively pray for protection of members, better sports fortuneNigeria’s sports men and women and a more prosperous sports sector,” it said.

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EPL: Trossard Strike As Arsenal Beat Fulham 1-0

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1 week ago

October 18, 2025

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Arsenal edged past Fulham with a narrow 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage, climbing three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The result marked another composed and professional display from Mikel Arteta’s side, who continue to show their title credentials.

The decisive moment came in the second half when Leandro Trossard calmly finished after a clever set-piece routine.

Bukayo Saka delivered a dangerous corner that was flicked on by Gabriel, setting up Trossard to slot home the winner.

Arteta’s side dominated possession throughout, limiting Fulham to very few chances in front of goal.

The hosts struggled to create any real threat, with Arsenal’s defence staying compact and composed.

With the victory, Arsenal overtake Manchester City to sit three points clear at the summit after another disciplined away performance.

More to follow…