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Asisat Oshoala Begs For Support For Women’s Football

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Super Falcons of Nigerian forward, Asisat Oshoala has called for more support for women’s football as she noted that the women’s aspect of the game is growing.

Asisat Oshoala, who is the reigning winner of the CAF Women’s Player of the Year, urged stakeholders in the public and private sectors to increase their investment in the sport to expedite the growth of Nigerian women’s football.

Oshoala, who started her professional football career in Lagos at FC Robo Queens, made this call during the seventh edition of the Football4Girls competition final, which the FC Barcelona women’s player organizes annually.

Oshoala, who rose to prominence in 2014, initiated the competition in 2015 and has produced two Falcons players: Gift Monday and Rasheedat Ajibade.

In her comments during the 2023 edition of the event, the five-time African Player of the Year winner said:“Female football is getting better every year; the awareness is there. So, it will be awesome for my teammates, friends, and everyone who would love to invest in football to look at the women’s side as well. It will encourage a lot of kids and create opportunities for them.”

A board member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aisha Falode, who was also at the event on Tuesday, December 26, expressed confidence in women’s football’s future while praising the quality of football played during the campaign.

The former National Women’s Football League chairperson commended Asisat Oshoala for her efforts to help the future generation of women’s footballers.

She said: “You can see the quality of football and one of the players in the academy is already in the U-17 team. I see so many qualities, not only in the Oshoala academy but in the other teams that played here as well. That is to tell you that the future of women’s football in Nigeria is endless. It is great.”

She added: “This is what we will continue to preach when you are given so much, you must give back. Oshoala is giving back uniquely, in a way that is empowering, meaningful, and unusual. And you will have many girls who will aspire to be like her for what she’s done with football in Africa, and in the world, it’s amazing. She has become an asset, not only to Nigeria but Africa.”

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Favour Ofili Ready For 200m Semi-finals After 100m Setback

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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.

After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.

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Lionel Messi Explains Why He Hardly Runs During Football Games

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Argentine football icon, Lionel Messi, has stressed that he doesn’t care how much movement he makes in a game as people continue to take note of his walking technique.

In recent times, videos of Lionel Messi practically walking while his team are off the ball have kept many football enthusiasts talking. Many believe that it is a technique to prevent being injured, some say he does that because other players are doing the hard work for him.

But in an interview with Clank Media, Lionel Messi who turned 37-year-old earlier today, June 24, 2024, said not running when he is off the ball has been a part of his game from his days at his boyhood club, Newell, in his native country, Argentina.

“When I was at Newell’s, there were two or three times a week we were sent to run around the grounds. I used to hide behind a tree. Running without a ball was never my thing. Heh”, Lionel Messi said.

“I have always been very self-critical. I am the first to know what I do right and what I do wrong. When I walk, I analyse the opponent’s positioning, how we stand when we don’t have the ball, get away from the marker and be able to initiate a counterattack.

“I don’t pay much attention to GPS, statistics or data. I never cared how much I ran in a match.”

Note that Lionel Messi had used his walking technique while off the ball to win virtually everything in world football including 10 La Liga titles, four Champions League, one FIFA World Cup, and a record 8 Ballon d’Or.

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Euro 2024: Portugal Join Two Other Teams In Round Of 16

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In just two matchdays in the ongoing European Championship (Euro 2024), three countries have secured their place in the tournament’s round of 16.

Interestingly, the Three Lions of England and France, seen as the Super favourites to win the Euro 2024, will have to wait until the last day of the group stage to confirm their place.

Earlier today, June 22, 2024, Portugal’s national team, ably led by five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, defeated Turkey 3-0 to book themselves a place in the round of 16.

Goals from Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, and an own goal from Samet Akaydin made all the difference.

Ronaldo provided an assist for Portugal’s third goal, which was his 7th in the history of the tournament, and the all-time highest in the European Championship.

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Recall that Portugal defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in their opening game in Group F. Hence, the Portuguese side now have 6 points in two games.

Whether or not they beat Georgia in their last group stage game on Wednesday, June 26, the Portuguese side will play in the round of 16. However, they need to win the game to ensure they finish top of Group F.

Other two teams that have already booked themselves a place in the Euro 2024 round of 16 with a game in hand are the hosts, Germany, and Spain.

Germany are topping Group A with 6 points in 2 games, while Spain are topping Group B with 6 points in two games.

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