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NWFL Super Six: Edo Queens Beat Naija Ratels 2-0, Enabulele Hails Team

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4 months ago

May 13, 2025

Defending champions Edo Queens Football Club, Tuesday defeated Naija Ratels 2-0 to record their first victory in the ongoing NWFL Super Six tournament in Ikenne, Ogun State.

Goal poacher Emem Essien’s master class brace gave Edo Queens a deserved maximum points and put them back in the Super six tournament

Emem Essien, who has grown into a reliable source of goals for the Benin Queens in the attack scored the first goal in the 26th minute of action and netted the second in the 37th minute to announce their presence in Ikenne.

The 2-0 triumph over Naija Ratels is Edo Queens’ first victory and their third game of the Super six championship campaign.

Edo Queens who lost their first match 1-0 to the hosts, Remo Stars Ladies on Saturday, drew 1-1 with Rivers Angels in their second game on Monday afternoon, and went on to beat Naija Ratels 2-0 in the third match of the Campaign .
The Benin-based ladies will be going back to prepare better ahead of the games against Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons who are their next opponents respectively.

Edo Queens’ win over Naija Ratels, no doubt will serve as a morale booster for the players ahead of the titanic clashes against Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons on Thursday May,15th and Friday 16th respectively.

In other matches played today, Nasarawa Amazons beat Rivers Angels 2-1 just as Bayelsa Queens spank Remo Stars Ladies 2-0.

Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, commended the players for their victory over Naija Ratels.

He charged them to keep the winning mentality on, adding that beating Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons in the last two matches will put them in pole position on winning the trophy back -to – back.”

He also pledges more supports and incentives for the team.

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Ballon d’Or 2025: Full List Of Winners

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2 days ago

September 23, 2025

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In a night of celebration and surprises at the Théâtre du Châtelet, the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony crowned new champions in men’s and women’s football. PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé emerged as the men’s winner, capping off a stellar season that saw him lead his club to Champions League triumph.

Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí made history by securing the women’s award for the third consecutive year. Here’s the complete rundown of all the major awards from football’s most prestigious gala.

Men’s Ballon d’Or
• Winner: Ousmane Dembélé (PSG)

The 28-year-old French star beat out fierce competition from Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. Dembélé’s pivotal role in PSG’s European success, including key goals and assists, propelled him to the top. This marks his first Ballon d’Or and continues a trend where winners since 2013 have been 28 or older.

Top 5 Rankings:
1 Ousmane Dembélé (PSG)

2 Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

3 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Women’s Ballon d’Or
• Winner: Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona)
Bonmatí became the first player to win three in a row, despite Barcelona’s loss in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final to Arsenal and Spain’s defeat to England in the Euro 2025 final. Her standout performances as the best player in both the Euros and Champions League sealed the deal, edging out Arsenal’s Alessia Russo and Barcelona’s Mariona Caldentey.

Other Major Awards
• Kopa Trophy (Best Young Player, Under 21): Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
The 18-year-old wunderkind took home this award without contest, with speculation swirling about his potential for the senior Ballon d’Or in future years. Yamal’s speech humbly acknowledged the bigger prize ahead.

• Yashin Trophy (Donnaruma): Now in Manchester City, however the Italian shotstopper was pivotal during PSG’s quest for its first European glory.

• Men’s Club of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain
Honoring their dominant 2024-25 campaign, including Champions League victory. The Paris crowd erupted as DJ Snake presented the award amid chants.

• Women’s Club of the Year: Arsenal
Recognized for their undefeated run in the Champions League and overall excellence.

• Coach of the Year: Luis Enrique

Highlights and reactions
The evening was a mix of glamour and minor gaffes—think awkward dance breaks and a quirky DJ presentation—but the focus remained on the stars. Dembélé’s win has sparked debates on X and beyond, with fans crediting his team’s support while others lament Salah’s perennial near-miss. “What does Mo Salah have to do?” one BBC commenter quipped.

Bonmatí’s third win cements her as a legend at just 27, though some voices argued for Russo’s dual Euros and Champions League heroics. Real Madrid’s boycott drama from 2024 was absent this year, with their stars like Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior attending gracefully despite missing the podium.

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Ballon d’Or: 2025 Women’s Club Of The Year Emerge

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2 days ago

September 23, 2025

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Arsenal Women have been named the 2025 Women’s Club of the Year at the Ballon d’Or ceremony held in Paris on Monday night.

The award comes after a historic season for the Gunners, who lifted the UEFA Women’s Champions League, defeating Barcelona 1-0 in the final in Lisbon. Stina Blackstenius scored the decisive goal to hand Arsenal their second European crown.

Beyond their European success, the North London side also impressed domestically, finishin second in the Women’s Super League and reaching the semi-finals of the League Cup..

The Women’s Club of the Year award recognises not only on-field success but also the club’s wider contribution to the growth of the women’s game.

Arsenal’s strong development structure, international recognition, and fan engagement were also factors behind their recognition.

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Ballon d’Or: PSG Win Best Team Of The Year

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2 days ago

September 23, 2025

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Paris Saint-Germain have been crowned the Best Team of 2025 at the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in Paris on Monday night.

The French champions, who enjoyed a remarkable season both domestically and in Europe, were recognised for their consistency and dominance across competitions.

The French giants enjoyed an extraordinary 2024-25 season, capturing four major trophies: the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France, the UEFA Champions League, and the Trophée des Champions.

They also reached the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, underlining their quality and ability to compete with the very best across continents.

The Best Team award at the Ballon d’Or gala highlights the Parisians’ evolution from domestic dominance to genuine European and global contenders.