Kelechi Osunwa

Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – July 2024

by Ben Gilby (1/8/24) Above: Olivia Wood, who has had a superb month for Perth RedStar. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. To further complement Impetus‘ coverage of the NPLW WA competition in 2024, we’ve assembled a group of people who are watching the competition’s matches especially closely to identify the league’s most consistent playersContinue reading “Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – July 2024”

Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – June 2024

by Ben Gilby (3/7/24) Above: Tanika Lala, who was part of Perth Glory’s A-League Women squad last season. Photo: Perth Glory. To further complement Impetus‘ coverage of the NPLW WA competition in 2024, we’ve assembled a group of people who are watching the competition’s matches especially closely to identify the competition’s most consistent players each month. ForContinue reading “Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – June 2024”

Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – May 2024

by Ben Gilby (29/5/24) Above: Abbey Meakins (dark blue shirt) battling away for Balcatta Etna against her former side Perth SC earlier this season. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Rob Lizzi. To further complement Impetus‘ coverage of the NPLW WA competition in 2024, we’ve assembled a group of people who are watching the competition’s matches especially closelyContinue reading “Impetus NPLW WA Player of the Month – May 2024”

Matildas see off Chinese Taipei to top group

Australia 3-0 Chinese Taipei Report by Kelechi Osunwa, exclusive photo gallery from Kris Goman at HBF Park, Perth (1/11/23). Above: Sam Kerr celebrates her goal against Chinese Taipei today. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. Australia wrapped up top spot in their group for round two of the 2024 AFC Women’s Olympic qualifying stage and securedContinue reading “Matildas see off Chinese Taipei to top group”

Home town hero Kerr bags hat-trick as red-hot Matildas destroy Philippines

Philippines 0-8 Australia by Kelechi Osunwa at Optus Stadium, Perth for Impetus (29/10/23). Above: There was so much for The Matildas to celebrate today in Perth against the Philippines. Photo: Football Australia. A sell-out crowd of 59,155, higher than any for an Australian women’s game outside of the Olympics or World Cup, witnessed a relentlessContinue reading “Home town hero Kerr bags hat-trick as red-hot Matildas destroy Philippines”

Iran take the plaudits as the Matildas take the win

Australia 2-0 IR Iran by Kelechi Osunwa at HBF Park in Perth for Impetus (26/10/23). Above: Ellie Carpenter (centre) shows her delight after putting Australia ahead against Iran today with Emily van Egmond (left) and Charli Grant (right). Photo: Football Australia. Australia kicked off their 2024 AFC Women’s Olympic qualifying campaign in style, securing aContinue reading “Iran take the plaudits as the Matildas take the win”

NPLW WA Team of the Season 2023

Impetus’ Ben Gilby joins with Perth Football Podcast’s Tommy Dolman and Kelechi Osunwa to name their team of 2023 for the Western Australia Women’s NPL and provide their reasons for the selection It’s been another dramatic and exciting season in the NPLW WA. Whilst the top four finally ended up the same as it wasContinue reading “NPLW WA Team of the Season 2023”