by Emmanuel Faith (31/10/24) Above: Zambia’s power duo Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji pose in front of their compatriots after a match between Bay FC and Orlando Pride. Photo: Fervora on Twitter. The home fans went crazy when the Malawian striker, Temwa Chawinga scored her 20th goal of the season. It was record-breaking as itContinue reading “Africans set the NWSL alight”
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Olympics Preview: Nigeria
by Emmanuel Faith (22/7/24) Above: The Nigerian national side. Photo: Super Falcons on X. The Super Falcons are back at the Olympics after being absent for 16 years. This has been an arduous wait. They had to come through a difficult qualifying round, which saw them knock out other African power-houses like Cameroon, and SouthContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Nigeria”
Olympics Preview: Zambia
Above: The Copper Queens are on their way to weaving more magic at the Olympics. Photo: FAZ. by Genevieve Henry (20/7/24). In the past few years, Zambia have become one the most exciting teams in women’s football, drawing eyes from all over the world to witness their meteoric rise. Although they are the lowest-ranked teamContinue reading “Olympics Preview: Zambia”
Champions League: The African Stars
With this season’s Champions League getting underway this week, Impetus’ Africa Correspondent Emmanuel Faith examines the African stars represented in the competition in 2023/24 (15/11/23). Above: L-R, Asisat Oshoala takes a selfie with Christy Ucheibe after their group-stage match last season with other members of the Nigerian national team in frame. Photo: X It’s anotherContinue reading “Champions League: The African Stars”
The rise of the women’s game in Morocco
David Astill celebrates Morocco’s sensational World Cup run in Australia and puts forward the belief that their inspirational squad could be just the start of big things for the women’s game in the North African country (10/8/23). Above: Morocco celebrate their win over Colombia that put them into the last 16 of the World Cup.Continue reading “The rise of the women’s game in Morocco”
Beware, Africa is on the rise
By Emmanuel Faith, Impetus Africa Correspondent (5/8/23) Above: Morocco celebrate their progress to the knockout rounds. Photo: FIFA WWC Twitter The world stood still, the Atlas Lionesses huddled and held hands as they listened to the countdown from Perth’s HBF Park to the outcome in Brisbane over 2,500 miles away. In a few seconds, theirContinue reading “Beware, Africa is on the rise”
Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath
After yesterday’s superb game in Brisbane between Australia and Nigeria, Impetus‘ African Football Correspondent Emmanuel Faith, who watched the game in Nigeria reflects on his nation’s achievement, whilst Ben Gilby, based in Australia for the tournament, reports the thoughts of Matildas’ midfielder Katrina Gorry (28/7/23) Above: Nigeria celebrate after a night of high drama inContinue reading “Australia v Nigeria – The aftermath”
Matildas prepare for Nigeria showdown
by Ben Gilby (27/7/23) Above: (Left to right): Courtney Nevin, Teagan Micah, Charli Grant, and Katrina Gorry are all smiles during today’s pre-game team walk in Brisbane. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. Australia head into their pivotal second Group B match against Nigeria in Brisbane tonight with a selection conundrum ahead of coachContinue reading “Matildas prepare for Nigeria showdown”
World Cup Preview: Morocco
by Genevieve Henry (15/7/23) Above: Morocco will be making history over the coming weeks. Photo: 7e News. The African Cup Of Nations (WAFCON) runners-up have been making history as of late and will want to break a few new records in Australia and New Zealand this summer. As the first-ever Arab country to qualify forContinue reading “World Cup Preview: Morocco”
Illustrious Legends: Five of the best
by Emmanuel Faith (15/7/23) Above: Canadian legend Christine Sinclair who will be going all out to add to her world record tally of goals at the World Cup at the age of 40. Photo: City News, Toronto. Recently, Impetus published our list of 23 players under the age of 23 that you should watch outContinue reading “Illustrious Legends: Five of the best”
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