Naomi Chinnama

Chinnama: Brisbane win “shows we can come back from anything”

by Ben Gilby (30/1/25) Above: Naomi Chinnama speaking to the media today at Perth Glory’s Fremantle HQ. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory’s in-form Young Matildas defender Naomi Chinnama hailed her team’s resilience as they ended a six-match run without a win against Brisbane Roar last Sunday, and is confident they can keep the positivity goingContinue reading “Chinnama: Brisbane win “shows we can come back from anything””

Chinnama: “We feel the sting” and aim to get better next game

by Ben Gilby (23/11/24) Above: Perth Glory defender Naomi Chinnama speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow’s game against Canberra United in Sydney. Image: Perth Glory. Perth Glory’s Young Matildas defender Naomi Chinnama believes that with the squad’s plethora of new players gradually beginning to gel, performances and results are about to improve. The WesternContinue reading “Chinnama: “We feel the sting” and aim to get better next game”

“There’s still a chance”- Chinnama and Young Matildas relish experience and keep the belief

By Kieran Yap 5/9/24 Above: Young Matildas vice captain Naomi Chinnama addresses the media through Football Australia. Following Australia’s second group game against Mexico, Young Matildas defenders Naomi Chinnama and Ella Buchanan spoke to the media about the experience so far. Australia are still in this tournament was the message from Australia’s Under 20’s ViceContinue reading ““There’s still a chance”- Chinnama and Young Matildas relish experience and keep the belief”

Chinnama & Apostolakis have their “eyes locked on” Young Matildas success

by Ben Gilby (7/3/24) Above: Naomi Chinnama, who scored the winning goal in Australia’s 2-1 opening win against South Korea, speaking today. Image: Football Australia. With the Young Matildas needing just a point from their final group game at the U20 Asia Cup to make the semi-finals and qualify for the U20 World Cup, vice-captainContinue reading “Chinnama & Apostolakis have their “eyes locked on” Young Matildas success”

Five clubs announce major signings ahead of new A-League Women season

30/8/23 Above: Young Matildas star Naomi Chinnama has re-signed with Melbourne City. Photo: Football Australia. Melbourne City have today announced the re-signing of Australian youth internationals Daniela Galic and Naomi Chinnama. The talented duo have both re-committed to City, signing one-year contract extensions that will keep them in City colours for the 2023/24 A-League Women’s season. Young MatildasContinue reading “Five clubs announce major signings ahead of new A-League Women season”

City survive Vine Time in top four battle

Melbourne City 1-1 Sydney FC By Kieran Yap 18/3/23 Above: Kaitlyn Topey and Hannah Wilkinson celebrate City’s late equaliser. Photo: Liberty A-League. Melbourne City snatched a draw from the jaws of defeat against Sydney FC to maintain their hold on third spot. Sydney FC welcomed back Nat Tobin to the side, with Rachel Lowe continuingContinue reading “City survive Vine Time in top four battle”

Naomi Chinnama On Finding Her Feet At International Level

Impetus’ Ben Gilby heard from Naomi Chinnama from inside the Young Matildas U20 World Cup training camp during a media event yesterday (26/7/22). Above: A relaxed Naomi Chinnama speaking to the media yesterday. Photo: Football Australia. After earning her first call-up to the Young Matildas earlier this year, Naomi Chinnama has gradually found her feetContinue reading “Naomi Chinnama On Finding Her Feet At International Level”

Australian Round-Up

Melbourne City, Western Sydney Wanderers, Canberra United and Brisbane Roar have all announced significant additions to their W-League squads this week. Impetus hears from all of the players and head coaches involved as the big kick-off gets ever closer. Three additions by Melbourne City: This week, the Sky Blues have announced three major players forContinue reading “Australian Round-Up”