Sources state Tainá Maranhão a huge buy out clause for the upcoming Brasilien Starlet.
Tainá currently plays for Palmeiras and was called up to the Brazilian National Team having previously featured in the base ,
She is being targeted by European clubs and could be involved in the most expensive transfer in the sport’s history.
With a buyout clause set at a reported US$2 million, equivalent to approximately R$10 million,
However the expectation is that Tainá will remain with the São Paulo club at least until the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. The strategy is to seek even greater appreciation after the competition. A gamble by the São Paulo club
International interest is already concrete. major clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are monitoring the striker, who has also received an offer from Benfica, which she rejected due to her current career stage.
Tainá Maranhão, has offers from a Spanish club, an English club, a Mexican club, and three American clubs. According to the official offers presented, she would be the biggest sale in women’s football history worldwide. Palmeiras still wants to focus on the athlete’s sporting potential before considering the financial aspects. This information was confirmed live on ge TV by Alberto Simão.
From the official standings published in the league association goals from Margaret Kunihira -13″ and Tereza Engesha -63″ Emily Morang’a-66″ would seal the title for Kenya Police Bullets as they defeated Ulinzi Starlets 3-0 in a enthralling encounter between the top two teams. It would be a third successive title for them.
Tako Diabara struck the winner as Aigles Medina moved 8pts clear defeating Bambey 1-0, as they look to retain the title.
Dynamique remain in control of Poule A despite a 2-2 draw with Aïnonvi, UMSA moved to second spot with a 2-2 draw.
Fasila Adhiambo maintained Simba Queens 4pt advantage with the only goal of the game to defeat Ceassia. Precious Christopher and Irene Kisisa struck for Yanga in a 2-1 win over Geita to remain second. Winifrida Gerald hit a brace to earn JKT a 2-0 win over Fountain Gate.
She Corporate produced a solid display to defeat St Noa 2-1 Rebecca Nakato and Jesca Namanda on target for the league leaders who remain 2pts clear in the title race over Kawempe Muslim who defeated Rines 2-1. Two rounds remain in a enthralling title contest.
Top Girls eased to a 4-0 win over Kazoza more than enough to regain the title moving 17pts clear.
USFA clinched the title with a 4-1 win over ASO with league leading scorer Comfort Yeboah striking a championship winning brace.
Ongos move to the top of the table firstly winning the top two clash over Mighty Gunners 3-2, before easing to a 5-0 win against Windhoek. Mighty Gunners recovered from the loss to defeat Julinho 4-0 for the second spot position.
Leaders Orapa were out of action at the weekend Tawana closed the gap to 6pts edging Tsabothle 1-0.
BDF stay clear in the South with a 6-0 defeat of Makgabz as Gabarone thrashed Zodiac 14-1 to stay second moving there goal difference to 167-4.
AS Bolonta resumed action with a merciless display dominating bottom team Kebou 16-0. C.O.R remains second defeating Yimbaya 4-1.
Ebolowa eased to a 4-0 win over Dibamba to maintain a 5pt gap at the halfway stage of the season. Flora Kameni, Mendoua and a Bibout brace where the scorers.
Marie Kibinde struck the winner for DJA who stay in second spot a point clear of Lekie who returned to winning ways defeating Ita Mbong 4-0, A own goal, Mafor, Tiwa Lys and Makana on target.
📸 Slfa, Mogbewmo Queens
Mogbewmo Queens clinched the title in Sierra Leone with a 4-1 win over Koya Queens a third title in 4 years.
FC Masar’s game against Al Tayaran was cut short as the opponent withdrew in 28 minutes with Masar 5-0 ahead. Al Alhy edged Ennpi 2-1 to remain 3pts adrift while Wadi Degla defeated NBE 4-1 with Noha El Solh striking a double.
Doha El Madani, Fátima Tagnaout and Sanaa Mssoudy moved ASFAR another step towards retaining the title in Morocco. WAC remain in control of the second spot a position that will earn a CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying slot in UNAF. WAC defeated HST 2-0 while FUS best ITFF 3-0.
In the opening round in Zimbabwe champions Herentals Queens had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Harare City.
CBE and Ethio remain level at the top of the table with 4 rounds remaining, CBE easing to a 3-0 win over Bahir Där, Ethio Electric defeating Arbraminch 2-0.
Only three reported games over the weekend with Akbou already crowned champions.
📸 JS Kabylie
Coupe D’Algerie Feminine
JS Kabylie who retained the Cup defeating Affak Relizane 1-0 in the final, a composed finish from Ganouche in the 70th minute to break the deadlock
JS Kabylie 1-0 Affak Relizane Ganouche 70′
📸 ASEC
ASEC clinched successive titles with a 6-0 defeat of Mouna with league leading scorer Ouedraogo Habibou on target in the dominant display.
Mouna 0-6 ASEC.
2′ Diallo Prisca
15′ Ouedraogo Habibou
44′ Dagba Essi
53′ Fofana Aïcha
84′ Abbé Naomie
90+5 Timité Yasmine
Berewuleng remain on course to retain the title after defeating rival Red Scorpion 1-0
Liaoning 2-0 Guandong Yang Man 40 Naomi Adele Kabre 48
Wuhan 2-0 Changchun Wang Shuang 18 Duan Song 87
Guangxi 2-2 Sichuan Mei Xue 14 Panittha Jeeratanapavibul 26
Pauline Agbotsu 58 Zhao Jintong 83
26/4 Beijing v Zhejiang Shanghai v Shaanxi Shandong v Jiangsu
Wuhan v ChangchunLiaoning v GuandongGuangxi v Sichuan
Sichuan come back to earn a 2-2 draw against Guangxi. Pauline Agbotsu struck on 58th minutes lashing home from close range. Ireen Lungu assisted the equaliser with a lobbed cross headed home by Zhao Jintong on 83 minutes.
Linda Addai started the game, Pauline Agbotsu and Ireen Lungu entered the game in the second half for Sichuan
Namute Chileshe subbed into the game for Wuhan as they defeated Changchun 2-0 Duan Song excellent effort sealing the game
Sandrine Niyonkuru started for Changchun
Naomi Adele Kabre sealed a 2-0 win for Liaoning, Kabange Mupopo and Folashade Ijamilusi also started for Liaoning.
16 African Stars set for the weekends season opener
The 2026 Chinese Women’s Super League commence at the weekend. Africa will be well represented with the following players currently listed. Zambia has 5 players in the Super League, Nigeria four with one each from Mali, RD Congo, Burundi, Uganda, Liberia Ghana and Egypt.
The season commences April 25 champions Beijing take on Zhejiang. Wuhan face Changchun. Liaoning who came close to taking the title last year open against Guandong. Shandong v Jiangsu, Guangxi v Sichuan, and Ruth Mukoma’s Shanghai take on Shaanxi.
Bayern can seal a fourth successive Frauen Bundesliga title when they face Union Berlin on Wednesday April 22. A dominant season domestically in the league with 20 wins and a draw from their 21 outings. Bayern have already qualified for next seasons Champions League but will clinch a league phase spot by clinching the title ahead of their UWCL first leg showdown against Barcelona.
Barcelona status is the same has Bayern concerning next season’s uwcl however they go for a 7th consecutive title against Espanyol. With a GD of 112-6 24 wins and a loss on the season, another dominant campaign.
Mogadishu City Club Women, inaugural champions of the Somalia 🇸🇴 Women’s National League 2025-26 a emphatic season dismissing all before them.
Gloria Ameaa Adomako rounded off a fine move to fire Ampem Darkoa to championship glory in Ghana in the 83rd minute rounding off a excellent second half to deththrone Hasaacas. Abiba Issah opened the scoring for Hasaacas on 38 minutes however Priscilla Okyere equalised on 58 minutes before Adomako struck in a enthralling contest.
📸 GFA
Only two games so far as Ita Mbong defeated Agai 3-1 and Dibamba drew 2-2 with Authentic Ladies.
Mogbewmo Queens did not play this weekend, Ram Kamara reeling from points deducted turned in a professional display thrashing Koya 10-1.
ASEC move to within a win of retaining the title in Côte D’ivoire with a 2-0 win over Sekala. Ouedraogo Habibou 45+3 and Dagba Essi struck the goals. Nearest rival Atletico D’abijan defeated AFAN 7-0 yesterday
Goals from Dalphine Glao and Louise Brown kept Determine Girls on top of the table as they defeated Senior 2-0 to remain a point clear of Shaita Angels with one round remaining.
Sarah Abrai fired a quadruple leading Shaita Angels to a 6-1 win against Falconets, Kumbah Kuayateh and Miatta Morris also found the target.
Determine and Shaita will face off in a title showdown in the final round of the season
Berewuleng eased to a 4-0 win to remain top in Gambia. Goals from Aja, Mafanta, M Síma and Anna keep them clear of TMT who edged Brikama 1-0 courtesy of a own goal. Red Scorpions stay in touch with a 5-0 defeat of Fortune.
In Botswana Orapa and BDF remain in control of their respective groups. Orapa defeated Francistown 3-0, while BDF downed Royal Fighters 4-1. Gabarone stay in touch with BDF with a 9-1 defeat of Gantsi. Gabarone has a game in hand.
Awa Casset fired a double to lead Aigles Medina to a 2-0 win over Amazone staying 5pts ahead of Bambey who defeated Kumare 3-0.
Champions LDF Ladies wrapped up the season in emphatic style thrashing Villa 11-1 before receiving the championship trophy regaining the title from kick 4 life. LDF finish with 50pts undefeated 16 wins 2 draws scoring 83 goals to 8, ten points clear of Lijabatho.
Mighty Gunners and Ongos remains neck and neck in the race for the title in Namibia both producing two wins over the weekend. UNAM Bokkies suffered a setback in their second game being held by Mighty Angels.
Benin 4-0 Burkina Faso (5-3)
Romaine Gandonou produced another spectacular individual display striking a quadruple leading Benin to a 4-0 success to advance to the second round to face Sierra Leone.
Côte D’ivoire 1-2 Sierra Leone (1-2)
Sierra Leone produced a gutsy team performance coming from behind to defeat Cote D’ivoire. Mesu Sengeh was alert and produced a clinical finish on a lose ball in the 83rd minute before Mariana M Tua broke clear and with a composed finish sealed a excellent win.
Kenya 5-0 Namibia (7-1)
Brenda Achieng was in devastating form striking a excellent hattrick to lead Kenya to a dominant success over Namibia. Emily Adhiambo and Elisabeth Opiya joined in the scoring in a excellent team display.
Uganda 4-1 Zimbabwe (6-1)
Uganda proved too strong for Zimbabwe easing to a 6-1 aggregate success. Brenda Nassaka, Immaculate Achen and Giovanna Aketogwanga struck first half goals that paved the way to sealing the second round berth where they will face Kenya.
Burundi 2-1 Malawi (4-2)
Early goals from Kerene Nshizahabona and Louange Kezimana lead Burundi to a 2-1 victory over Malawi and a aggregate win of 4-2. Burundi will face Ethiopia in the second round of qualifying.
Ghana 6-0 Togo (8-0)
Zeinab Shani lead the Ghana rout with a brace as they overwhelmed Togo cruising to a 6-0 win on the day and a 8-0 total aggregate win. Ghana face Liberia in round two.
Guiné 3-0 Niger (8-2)
A pair of composed finishes from Aminata Touré sealed Guinea’s passage to the second round to face Nigeria. Fatoumata Soumah added a late third.
Cameroun 6-0 Algeria (11-1)
Cameroun disposed of the Algerian locals in devastating fashion with powerful running and finishing as Theresa Sekem Mindzie and Andrea Mimbama struck the 6 goals to advance in style to face Senegal.
Senegal 2-1 Tunisia (3-2)
Senegal held off Tunisia in a tight contest after Mariama Faty and Diarra Diene had put the host 2-0 ahead. Roua Ben Mabrouk’s long distance freekick deceived the keeper to bring Tunisia back into the tie, however they could not muster the clear opportunity and Senegal advanced to face Cameroun.
Ethiopia 6-0 South Sudan (8-0)
A early goal from Sirya Teshome paved the way for a dominant 6-0 win for Ethiopia. Ayele Mihret struck a clinical hattrick and Liyan Daniel a composed brace as the host proved to strong for the visiting South Sudan outfit. Ethiopia advances to face Burundi.
Tanzania 3-0 Botswana (6-2)
Bahati Steven second half brace and a Harrier Juma effort broke the Botswana resistance as Tanzania sealed a 6-2 aggregate win to face South Africa in the second round.
Ampem Darkoa become the latest champions of African Women’s Leagues in 2026
📸 Fufa
In Uganda 🇺🇬 it was Cup action with Dream Girls making the headlines with a 6-0 win over Asubo
A Three way tie in Group A as Super 6 qualified teams Rivers and Bayelsa played out a goalless draw.
Edo Queens relegated Naija with a 2-0 win, Esther Inyang 38 and a excellent Atume Doosuur header on 85 minutes sealing the win. Edo join Bayelsa and Rivers on 31pts
Ekiti sent Pacesetters down with the same scoreline, Joke Ademyi 51 and Winifred Eyebhoria secured the points in the 87th minute.
Ibom v Heartland will continue tomorrow morning after a very heavy downpour paused proceedings in the second half.
Robo Queens defeat Abia 2-0 Opeyemi Ajakaye sealing the win as they open a 6pt gap at the top of Group B. Robo move to within a point of securing super 6 spot.
Nasarawa fall to Osun Babes 1-0 who move off the bottom of the table thanks to a Sharon Shomuyiwa goal.
Remo move to third despite being held by Sunshine Queens. Kadijat Anifowoshe 48 cancelling out Victory Lucy’s first half strike.
Chika Idika struck late to earn 3 valuable points for Delta Queens defeating Ahudiyannem 2-1
Dannaz held off late Confluence pressure to earn a 1-0 as Fatimatouh Solaty struck in the 58th minute.
She Corporate returned to the top of the table in Uganda as Naklinga Moureen hit a 74th minute winner to defeat Olila 1-0. Makere stunned Kawempe with Halima Kampi firing a 33rd minute winner. Three rounds remain in a enthralling title race.
Akbou moved to within a win which they can clinch on Tuesday with a emphatic 10-0 win over Guelma. Kabylie move to second edging Relizane 1-0.
Berewuleng remain top in Gambia with a 4-1 win over Fortuna, K Drammeh, Ellen, Sarah and Anna on target. Nyima Sabally struck the winner for TMT as they moved into second spot 3pts behind the leaders.
Zesco comfortably defeated Red Arrows 4-0 to move to the top of the table in Zambia, 2 pts ahead of Green Buffaloes whose game was postponed due to international commitments. Indeni defeated ZISD 3-0 and remain third. National gained a vital 1-0 win over Nchanga to pull clear in the relegation zone.
Nsingizini Hotspur remain top in Eswatini with a dominant 9-0 thrashing of Mbekelwini as Young Buffaloes remained on their tail 3pts adrift with a 13-0 thrashing of Sidvwashini.
Leaders ASEC had their match postponed, Atletico D’Abijan maintained control of the second spot with a exciting 4-3 win over Co Boni Achy.
Cameroun’s top two played out a enthralling Guinessco with Ebolowa overcoming Lekie 2-1 to open a 5pts gap at the end of the 9th round. Flora Kameni opened the scoring with a early spot kick before Grace Mendoua doubled the advantage. Tiwa Lys struck late for Lekie but it was Ebolowa who held out for the win.
Tracy Kongnuymo hit the winner as DJA joined Lekie on 18pts as they defeated Authentic Ladies 1-0.
Champions LDF Ladies strolled to a 5-0 win over Mphaki. Lijabatho remain second with a 2-0 succes against Bokamoso.
Only 3 of the 5 games played in Burundi Kazoza remaining second despite being held to a goalless draw with Maika.
Orapa and BDF remain leader of the respective sections. Orapa defeated Granada 1-0 while BDF romped to a 10-0 victory over Western Zebras.
📸 SLFA
Mogbewmo Queens moved to within two wins of the title as Fatmata Turay and Kadiatu M Kamara both struck braces in a 4-0 win over Patricia Umu. Ram K had their game postponed.
Tanzania held off a battling Botswana to take home a 3-2 advantage for the second leg. Two quick goals prior to the interval proved decisive in the 3-2 win.
Burundi produced a impressive display as they overturned a early defecit to take a 2-1 win over Malawi
A fast start from Faso saw them race to a 3-0 lead however Benin reorganization saw Romaine Gandonou penalty reduce the deficit to 1-3 and a opportunity in the return leg of a comeback.
Bethlehem Gizavhew and Mihret Ayele struck away goals for Ethiopia as they defeated a battling Sierra Leone 2-0.
Tunisia and Senegal played out a 1-1 draw with Yasmine Ayachi cancelling out Mbene Diop 27th minute effort.
Uganda took a 2-0 first leg success with excellent goals from Immaculate Acen and Lydia Nameseruka overcoming Zimbabwe efforts to reduce the deficit.
Kenya raced to a 2-0 lead in 6 minutes a excellent distant effeort from Lindy Atieno and a composed finish by Faith Boke. Namibia composed themselves and got a deserved goal on 84 minutes through Teyanna Awases, however the visitors ran out 2-1 winners.
Cameroun produced a devastating second half to defeat Algeria 5-1. Dihya Benkhellat struck a excellent free kick to open the scoring for Algeria before Ebot Vienel equalised on 33 minutes. Nkenhoung Reine struck a brace as Cameroun dominated the second period.
Priscilla Mensah produced two excellent goals on 16 and 64 minutes to put Ghana in control of the tie with Togo running out 2-0 winners to take back to Ghana for the return leg and on course to face Liberia in the second round.
Saratou Traoré 🇲🇱 struck a brace as Beijing moved to the Semi Final to face Shanghai who defeated Sichuan 6-1 for whom Benie Kalala Kubiena 🇨🇩 featured . Linda Addai 🇬🇭 featured in the Sichuan line up.
Sandrine Niyonkuru 🇧🇮 was on target 🎯 as Changchun defeated Guandong 3-2.
Shanghai will face Beijing in the Semi Final while Changchun play Jiangsu on April 12
