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”
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Hayes on Flying Fran and need to manage international windows better
Impetus’ Emmanuel Faith reports from Chelsea head coach Emma Hayes‘ media conference today looking ahead to the WSL champions’ season opener at home to Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (29/9/23). Above: Chelsea boss Emma Hayes ended the last WSL season with her hands on silverware. She’s going all out to repeat it yetContinue reading “Hayes on Flying Fran and need to manage international windows better”
Impetus Round Table: WSL Predictions
Five of our writers, Genevieve Henry, Kieran Yap, Emmanuel Faith, Aimee Logan, and Ben Gilby discuss what this season will look like in the Women’s Super League (27/9/23). Above: Chelsea’s Australian superstar Sam Kerr – out for more trophies for both club and on a personal level this season. Photo: Women’s Super League. Who doContinue reading “Impetus Round Table: WSL Predictions”
Footballers who once starred in other sports
By Emmanuel Faith with additional reporting by Ben Gilby (30/8/23) Above: Salma Paralluelo representing Spain at an indoor competition. Photo: Villarreal CF. When the final whistle was blown in the World Cup Final, a major name in the heart of everyone is the Spanish wonder-kid Salma Paralluelo whose crucial goals in the quarter and semi-finals got the La Roja to the final inContinue reading “Footballers who once starred in other sports”
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”
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”
Guro Reiten: The case for the baby-faced assassin
by Emmanuel Faith (2/6/23) Above: Guro Reiten contesting possession for Chelsea in the FA Cup Final. Photo: Ben Phillips for Impetus. When Sam Kerr won Chelsea’s player of the season, their fanbase was divided. A lot felt that the Western Australian deserved it – she has come up trumps for the team this season, especially inContinue reading “Guro Reiten: The case for the baby-faced assassin”
Lionesses World Cup squad: Impetus’ team reflects
31/5/23 Above: WSL top scorer Rachel Daly’s selection as a striker was met with delight from the Impetus team of contributors. Photo: Suvadeep Biswas for Impetus. As England head coach Sarina Wiegman named her squad for the World Cup at Boldmere St. Michaels FC earlier this afternoon, 10 members of Impetus‘ writing and photography teamContinue reading “Lionesses World Cup squad: Impetus’ team reflects”
Hayes and Eriksson emphasise the importance of detail and taking chances
Ahead of tonight’s UEFA Champions League Semi-Final second leg at Camp Nou, Impetus’ Emmanuel Faith joined Chelsea’s pre-game media conference with head coach Emma Hayes, and club captain, Magdalena Eriksson (27/4/23). Above: Sam Kerr is crowded out by Barcelona players in Saturday’s first leg at Stamford Bridge, she will be hoping to put up a moreContinue reading “Hayes and Eriksson emphasise the importance of detail and taking chances”
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