by Aimee Logan (28/6/23) Above: Denmark will be looking for plenty to celebrate when they return to the World Cup for the first time in 16 years this July. Photo: Maja Hitij. Denmark known as ‘De rød-hvide’ (meaning ‘The Red and White) are set to play in their fifth World Cup this year – albeitContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Denmark”
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Inside The Lionesses
Impetus’ Aimee Logan and Ben Phillips spent the whole of yesterday at the Lionesses’ St. George’s Park base and watched Sarina Wiegman’s World Cup squad put through their paces at training and were able to speak to the players (28/6/23). Above: England are put through their paces at their St. George’s Park training base yesterday.Continue reading “Inside The Lionesses”
World Cup Preview: Zambia
by Genevieve Henry (27/6/23) Above: Zambia, who will be one of the most enjoyable teams to watch at this World Cup. Photo: Lusaka Times. Zambia, also known as the Copper Queens, are a team that is ready to take the world by storm. Although they were one of the first women’s teams to be establishedContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Zambia”
Adran Leagues Transfer News
by Martin Townley, Impetus‘ Cymru Correspondent (27/6/23). Above: Phoebie Poole has departed champions Cardiff City. Photo: Perry Dobbins. After what was an amazing season in Wales, some clubs have started preparations for the 2023/2024 Adran Leagues season early. The FAW have confirmed that all three divisions of the Genero Adran Leagues will see a fullContinue reading “Adran Leagues Transfer News”
World Cup Preview: Costa Rica
by Jorge Ceron (26/6/23) Above: Costa Rica celebrate their World Cup qualification. Photo: Periódico Diez. After missing out on France 2019, Costa Rica are back for this year’s World Cup and are out to ensure that their second tournament is even more memorable than their first. Squad At the time of writing, Costa Rica haveContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Costa Rica”
NPL WA Women 2023 Round 12 Wrap
Ben Gilby provides a full report from the game of the week, plus all the details from the other matches in Western Australia’s NPL Women’s competition (26/6/23). Above: Reina Kagami (right), seen here in action earlier in the season for Perth RedStar, added another goal to her tally for the season in the league leaders’Continue reading “NPL WA Women 2023 Round 12 Wrap”
World Cup Preview: Japan
by Blaise Ogutu (25/6/23) Above: Japan are aiming to make it through to the latter stages of this year’s tournament after disappointments last time out in France. Photo: brfootball. Following a devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2011, the Japan national team had considered dropping out of that year’s World Cup. Little did they know thatContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Japan”
World Cup Preview: Spain
by Ben Carey Above: Spain enter the World Cup with a number of key players missing. Photo: FourFourTwo. Spain are a very complex team to preview for the World Cup. Technically speaking, they have one of the most fearsome lists of players of any nation in the world. However, due to internal politics, a largeContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Spain”
Debanjan Sen Foundation – supporting India’s female footballers
Debashis Sen of the Debanjan Sen Foundation outlines their work supporting the next generation of female Indian footballers – with thanks to Impetus’ Suvadeep Biswas (24/6/23). Above: Members of the Debanjan Share Girls Academy. Photo: ABP Ananda – ABP News. Founded in 2011, the Debanjan Sen Foundation remembers a young man of the same nameContinue reading “Debanjan Sen Foundation – supporting India’s female footballers”
World Cup Preview: Nigeria
by Genevieve Henry (23/6/23) Above: Nigeria’s Super Falcons – ready to cause upsets at the World Cup. Photo: Premium Times Nigeria. Nigeria, known as the Super Falcons, are the best African team in history. Having won more African Cup of Nations titles than any other team, they have petered out somewhat in recent years, andContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Nigeria”
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