Today the Iraq women’s national team began its training camp at the Claireontaine complex north of the French capital, Paris, in preparation for participation in the West Asian Federation Championship hosted by the Saudi Arabia next month.
The camp comes within the cooperation protocol program between the Iraqi Football Federation and the Embassy of the Republic of France , which includes holding training camps for women’s national teams to raise the levels of technical staff and players.
The team’s camp, which includes two training units per day, will continue for one week, before returning to Baghdad and entering another training camp that includes playing a number of trial matches, the aim of which is to determine the team’s readiness and the capabilities of the players.
Eight teams will participate the WAFF womens championships Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Guam, and Nepal, in addition to Saudi Arabia, the host of the tournament.
Ahead of the resumption of the Guiness Women’s Super League in Cameroun which is scheduled to resume on February 17, second place club Authentic Ladies welcomed Suzy Mbiandji.
The under 20 international a former player of the armed forces and police (Amazone FAP ), signs up with Authentic Ladies Fc De Douala on a 2-year contract
The league is scheduled to resume on February 17. Week 12 action will feature the following matches
Ita Mbong v Awa, AS Fortuna v Eding, Caïman v Amazone, DJA Sport v Eclair, Louves v Ebolowa, Lekie v Authentic
Authentic Ladies trail leaders Ebolowa by 5pts in second position, Authentic having 26pts áfter week 11 Ebolowa has 31pts. Authentic’s opposition in week 12 Lekie FF are third with 25pts.
Safa Banouk struck the only goal of the game in the 33rd minute as ASFAR rebounded from a opening day loss to defeat Equatorial Guinea champions Huracanes . ASFAR came out determined and immediately saw a first minute double opportunity as Zineb Redouani crashed the woodwork and Safa Banouk follow up effort also strike the post . In the 15th minute Ghizlane Chebbak saw her penalty saved firing straight at Huracanes keeper Dolores Masongo. In the 33rd minute Safa Banouk broke the deadlock with a fine curling effort into the bottom corner much to the relief of the ASFAR bench. In the second period ASFAR continued to press Fatima Tagnaout being the major outlet in a attempt to double the advantage . Despite the effort and several missed opportunities to extend the advantage ASFAR had to settle for the single goal victory heading to the final group match against AS Mande on November 12th on 3pts .
Ampem Darkoa set out to put their stamp firmly on Group B . They thought they had opened the scoring on 6 minutes when Ophelia Amponsah struck Jennifer Owussua’s cross into the net . However on VAR review Owussua was adjudged to be offside in the build up play . AS Mande gradually got into the opening half creating some half openings of their own , holding off Ampem Darkoa’s attacks. Late in the opening period the Malien outfit struck when Oumou Kone pounced on a rebounded freekick in the 40th minute to open the scoring for AS Mande . The second period started out with the Ghana outfit pressing for a equaliser but it was a quick counter attack that found Kone open producing a esquisate cross only for the outstretched effort of Yasso Konste go wide on 52 minutes. On 59 minutes Ampem held their breath as a VAR review for a possible red card was checked . However Jennifer Owussua was cautioned as her foot slid down the back of Fatou Dembele’s leg in what seemed accidental as the two chased for the ball . AS Mande blew the game open as Oumou Kone pounced twice in three minutes to complete her hattrick , the first from a corner on 71 minutes followed two minutes later a sweeping attack heading home a cross from Maimouna Traore . The game fizzled out Ophelia Amponsah broke away but was offside despite her putting the ball in the net in the 88th minute . AS Mande move to the top of Group B heading to the final group match against ASFAR . Ampem will face Huracanes
Mamelodi Sundowns advance to the Semi Final defeating Sporting Club Casablanca 1-0 courtesy of a Melinda Kgadiete header on 42 minutes . Casablanca created some opportunities in the first half but Sundowns controlled much of the game .
JKT Queens move into second spot in the group defeating host club Atlético 2-1. Atlético took the lead on 33 Minutes Sandrine Niamen rounding off a fine move from close range . JKT who squandered a couple of opportunities in the first half equalised through 15 years old starlet Winifrida Gerald on 65 minutes . Both teams went for a winner which fell to Alia Salum on 85 minutes to earn the Tanzania Champions the points.
Mamelodi will play Atlético in the final round of Group A matches while JKT Queens will seek to seal a Semi Final spot against Sporting Club Casablanca on November 11th .
Liguilla is set after the conclusion of the final round in Mexico. Pumas taking the eighth spot after a 2-0 victory at Juarez to eliminate the host from contention. Tigres ended the regular season in first place as they defeated Necaxa 3-1 to leapfrog America who fell to a 2-1 defeat at Rayadas. liguilla quarter final match ups. Pumas v Tigres, Pachuca v America, Toluca v Chivas , Xolos v Rayadas.
Hammarby moved to the top of Damallvenskan heading to the final round defeating Hacken in a 5 goal thriller. Infront of another rousing packed stadium the host stormed to a 3-0 lead only for Hacken to fight back and set up a rousing finale with near misses having the host loyal support biting nails. However Hammarby held out for a 3-2 victory as they head to Norkopping in a bid to seal the title. Linkopings blitzed Kalmar 15-1 to all but ensure a return to the UWCL next season with a huge goal advantage over fourth place Pitea.
Toppserien took a twist as the top two where held in round 25 of 27. Valerenga failed to take advantage of Rosenborgs earlier draw with Avaldness as they were held by Sk Brann 1-1 with a 79th minute equaliser from Mimmi Lofwenius .LSK moved within 3 points of Valerenga cruising to a 3-0 away win at Arna Bjornar. As it stands with two games remaining Valerenga has 56pts , Rosenborg 54 and LSK 53. Rosenborg host Valerenga on the final day of the season.
Pogon Szczecin and Katowice continue to battle out the top of Ekstraliga. Leaders Szczecin thumped Medyk Konin 5-0 as second place Katowice pummelled Gdansk 5-1. Szczecin move onto 23pts a point clear of reigning champions Katowice. Lodz , Czarni and Gdansk trail behind on 14pts after 9 rounds.
Racing Power fought valliantly to hold out for a 0-0 draw with Famalicao to advance to the Semi finals of the Taca de Liga taking the tie 1-0 on aggregate. Valadares also advanced a excellent goal from Cris on 84 minutes proving to be the match winner and eliminating SC Braga 3-2 on aggregate. Sporting defeated Maritimo 4-2 in a thrilling encounter to win 5-3 on aggregate. SL Benfica cruised to a 5-0 8-1 aggregate win over Ouriense dominating both ties.
Salma Paralluelo was the star of the week in Spain scoring 4 goals as Barcelona demolished Sevilla 8-0. Real Madrid stay in second place with a narrow 1-0 win at Eibar courtesy of Bruuns 73rd minute winner. Gabi Nunes was Levantes match winner as they defeated Madrid CFF 1-0 to move level in third place with Madrid on 15pts.
Roma produced another exciting performance dominating Juventus in the big clash in Italy running out 3-1 winners to remaiin 100 percent through round 6 on 18pts three points clear of Juve. Fiorentina moved into third defeating Milan 1-0 as Como upset Inter 2-1 to go level points with the Fireze outfit on 13. Sassuolo picked up there first win at Napoli as Sampdoria defeated Pomigliano 1-0 with the latter board of directors issueing a statement which seemed unknown to the players of intention to quit the league with immediate effect.
Chelsea hammered a poor Aston Villa outfit 6-0 to go top of FAWSL as second place Manchester City were defeated 2-1 at Arsenal with Blackstenius taking advantage of a glaring goalkeeper error to put the ball into a empty net in the 87th minute for the match winner. Third place Tottenham were held at home by Everton as Liverpool defeated Leicester 2-1 to join a host of teams on 10 pts three behind the leaders after round 5. Manchester United earned another dramatic late point as Rachel Williams headed home a equaliser 8 minutes into additional time. United move to 9pts a point behind Man City, Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal.
Lyon served notice to upcoming European opponents dismantling Paris FC 6-1 at Charlety. A brace from Le Sommer the second a stunning volley along with Ada Hegerberg with two, Sara Dabritz and a Kadi Diani stoppage time goal to round of the rout. Montpellier had to settle for a point at Lille in a goalless encounter, with Reims and Fleury earning victories to move to 10pts at Bordeaux and over St Etienne respectively. PSG had their game against Guingamp postponed a hour before the game due to pitch conditions.
Bayern moved to the top of Frauen Bundesliga in a rousing weekend of action. Bayern defeated rivals Wolfsburg mostly dominating the opening 45 minutes which saw goals from Dallman 29 and Buhl 37. Wolfsburg produced a better second period Lena Oberdorf reducing the defecit on 63 minutes but the Munchen outfit held out for the 3pts. Freiburg stunned second place Hoffenheim with a excellent performance to gain a 3-2 away victory in a thrilling contest. Eintracht rounded off the weekend action in Germany with a hard fought 1-0 win at Werder Bremen Anyomi with the match winner on 26 minutes. The Frankfurt outfit move to 10pts a point behind Leverkusen and Hoffenheim on 11 , Bayern 14 and Wolfsburg 13 lead the way.
It was home day blues in the NWSL semi finals as both road teams earned 1-0 victories. Firstly Gotham downed Portland with a extra time strike from Katie Stengel from the edge of the box on 107 minutes and holding out frantic but poorly placed balls from the Thorns attack to earn a final spot. Reign then defeated regular season shield winners San Diego 1-0 a Veronica Latsko 47th minute goal being enough to advance over a poor display from the Wave outfit.
In Africa leagues Red Arrows fell to their first defeat of the season as YASA upset the leaders 1-0, second place Indenii Roses had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Luyando as reigning champions Green Buffaloes destroyed Kabwe Celtic 10-0 to move ominously into third place on 12pts three behind leaders Arrows. Ebolowa remain top in Cameroun after round 3 on 7pts despite a 2-2 draw with Authentic. Brenda Tabe scored a brace as reigning champions Lekie defeated Eclair 3-1 to move to 6pts in second position.
CAF Womens Champions League got under way in Cote D’Ivoire. Host club Atletico where thwarted of a opening day victory thanks to a excellent strike from N’Guessan Koffi on 81 minutes to earn Sporting Club Casablanca a deserved point. 2021 champions Mamelodi Sundowns dominated play in a 2-0 win over Tanzania champions Jkt Queens who looked a little out of game ryhthm . Monday’s action saw a pulsating performance from a youthful Ampem Darkao outfit who overturned a half time defecit to defeat reigniing champions ASFAR 2-1, a stunning goal from 16 years old Comfort Yeboah on 57 minutes levelled the match and 4 minutes later her pace and low cross then forced a own goal from Nouhaila Benzina for the match winner. Huracanes and AS Mande played out a entertaining 1-1 draw to end the first match round of action.
Paulistao Femenino Semi Finals got underway with Libertadores champions Corinthians once again overcoming rivals Palmeiras thanks to a Mariza goal on the stroke of half time. Another hard fought derby saw the lone goal as Corinthians will host the return on November 12th. Santos gained a 1-0 win at Sao Paolo , Brena striking a 81st minute winner, Sao Paolo may feel hard done by as they fought they had scored in the first half through Glaucia though VAR was inconclusive if the whole ball had crossed the line.
AFC Womens club championship got under way. In Group A Urawa Reds crushed India champions Gokulam 8-0 with a dominating performance. Bangkok defeated Haulien of Chinese Tapei 2-0 in the other group game. Sydney defeated Bam Khatoon 3-0 Fiona Worts scoring a brace. Korea’s Hyundai defeated group b host Nasaf of Uzbekistan 2-0.
Provisional squad list for the CAF Women’s Champions League have been released . The tournament commences in Côte D’ivoire on November 5th and run through to November 19
Cameroun made a thrilling comeback to defeat Uganda 3-0 in extra time to set up a third round tie against Nigeria next February.
Nigeria’s stars shone as they dismantled Ethiopia 4-0 in the second leg for a 5-1 aggregate victory, Uchenna Kanu, Rasheedat Ajibade brace and Asisat Oshoala on the scoresheet
Tanzania eased through a Aisha Masaka Goal in the 25th minute enough to earn a 1-0 victory and a 3-0 aggregate win
Ghana added two second half goals as a spirited Benin held out to the 65th minute Evelyn Badu provided the breakthrough with a own goal 10 minutes later sealing the Black Queens 5-0 aggregate win
Morocco eased through courtesy of two late goals a beautiful ball from Ghizlane Chebbak put in Imane Saoud to end Namibia’s resistence. Chebbak added a late penalty to Round off a 2-0 win on the day and a 4-0 aggregate victory to set up a contest against Tunisia in the third qualifying round.
Yesterday Thembi Kgatlana scored a brace as South Africa overcame RD Congo’s resistance. A dominanting second half performance from Banyana Banyana saw them win 2-0 on the day and 3-1 on aggregate.
Third Round draw with the ties to be played next February. One from each half will qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics.
Top Half Ghana v Zambia Tunisia v Morocco
Bottom Half Cameroun v Nigeria Tanzania v South Africa
Spain are on the verge of advancing to the final 4 demolishing Switzerland 7-1. Linda Sembrandt last gasp header give Sweden a draw against Italy a result that all but ends their hopes of featuring in Paris 2024.
Belgium defeated England in a 5 goal thriller Tessa Wullaert with a 85th Minute penalty being the match winner.
Esmee Brugts Goal give Netherlands victory over Scotland at Hampden Park. The result means if Netherlands avoid defeat at Wembley they will battle out the group winner with Belgium should Belgium overcome Scotland. England must defeat Netherlands at Wembley to stay in contention in the last group match.
Germany keep hopes alive with a 2-0 victory in Iceland, Klara Bühl sealing the victory in stoppage time, as Denmark overcome a gallant Wales performance to win 2-1 and remain undefeated on 12pts.
Austria earned a 2-1 win in Portugal as France and Norway play out a goalless draw. France remain top of A4 on 10pts three points ahead of Austria
Ireland win Group B1 in a delayed match due to heavy rain a late Denise O’Sullivan Goal give the visitors victory in Albania. Finland close in on winning their group with a well earned victory in Croatia 2-0. Ukraine came out on top in Greece Daria Apanashchenko goal in the 32nd mínute give them three well earned points Hungary foiled Northern Ireland as the two played out a 1-1 draw. Poland remain in charge of B2 a excellent 1-1 draw in Serbia leaves them favourites to win the group.
Azerbaijan gained control of C3 a excellent second half performance producing 3 goals as they dominated Montenegro. Cyprus move into second spot 3pts behind Azerbaijan with a excellent 1-0 away victory at Faroe Islands
A Haley Bugeja hattrick saw Malta to a 3-0 win in Andorra and move 5 PTS clear of Latvia who played out a 6 goal thriller in Moldova with two stoppage time goals to gain a 3-3 draw
Turkey won Group C3 a 13th minute winner from Sadikoğlu enough to defeat Luxembourg 1-0
Estonia dominated Armenia with a convincing 5-1 win over Armenia to top C4.
Kosovo moved to the top of C5 as they defeated North Macedonia 3-1.
The second of four qualifying rounds has produced some exciting , thrilling matches besides some expected dominating performances and as we come to the weekend 7 matches remain to confirm the full list of the teams to enter the third round.
Morocco dominated the first leg against Burkina Faso 4-0 with a spectacular goal from Sofia Boussate being the highlight. The second leg was a low key affair ending in a 1-1 stalemate to complete a 5-1 aggregate win.
Guinea cruised to a 4-0 first leg win in Niamey with the return leg on October 15th
Mali overcame Algeria on away goals in a thrilling two legged affair which Algeria hosted both games. Mali took the opening encounter with a Djamako Traore goal midway through the second half. The second leg was a thrilling encounter which saw Algeria have two goals dissallowed in the opening 15 minutes. Algeria took the lead shortly after the interval when Amelia Zemma scored directly from a corner the ball taking a faint deflection off Mali defender Mariam Simpara has it entered the net. Lina Berkhous inadvertantly put a attempted clearance from a through ball into her own net on 61 minutes which restored Mali’s advantage. beffore Leila El Hadj powerful close range header in the 86th minute give the host late hope. However Mali held out for the final few minutes to gain a excellent victory on away goals with the aggregate score ending 2-2.
Ethiopia came away from Equatorial Guinea having earned a 1-1 draw in a entertaining encounter . The talented Emush Daniel gave the visitors a early lead on 9 minutes . The host fought their way back into the game Julia Raquel Bopopo equalised in the 58th minute . A evenly fought contest produced no further scoring as they will fight out for a third round spot on October 15 in Addis Ababa .
Senegal defeated Benin 2-0 with two goals in a blisteriing opening 9 minutes from Khadija Badio and Adji Ndiaye. Benin settled and frustrated Senegal to ensure they returned home for the second leg on October 15 without further damage.
Uganda cruised to a 6-0 first leg victory in Mozambique with braces from Agnes Nabukenya and Hadijah Nandengo paving the way to a dominant victory. Phionah Nabulime and another Agnes Nabukenya goal in the return match lead Uganda to complete a 8-0 aggregate victory.
Ghana earned a hard fought first leg victory with Success Ameyaa opening the scoring on the stroke of half time. Ghanas Malta Guiness Womens Premier League Player of the year and top scorer Mary Amponsah doubled the lead before Mercy Attobra completed the scoring on 77 minutes for a 3-0 win. Ghana host the second leg October 14.
Congo hosted both legs with Namibia in Niamey, taking advantage of home field they defeated the guest 2-1 in the first leg before easing to a 3-0 second leg win to advance 5-1 on aggregate and set up a tie with Egypt.
Egypt dominated both ties against Sao Tome to gain a 18-0 aggregate win. Having taken the first leg 7-0 it was a slow first half before two goals on the stroke of half time Hala Maustafa’s second of the game a very well executed finish and a strike from Camelia Shehata saw the host go in at the half 3-0. The second half saw a further 8 goals as a brace from Habiba Tariq and another nicely taken goal by Maustafa to complete her hattrick highlighted the second half en router to a11-0 victory .
Cameroun took a hard fought first leg 2-0 win against Botswana in a game they mostly dominated possession. Goals from Annie Enganembem 9 and Louise Wehiong 74 edged a brave display from a Botswana squad that had recently encountered heavy defeats in friendlies against Morocco. Botswana host the second leg on October 14.
Backed by a vocal home crowd Kenya produced a excellent performance lead by Valerie Nekesa who powered home a hattrick in the opening 23 minutes to lead the host to a 6-1 win over Angola. Charity Madewa added a brace in the second half with Faith Mushiiingani completing the rout. Ivonne Candido scored Angolas consolation goal. Angola host the return match on October 14.
Zambia and RD Congo fought out a thrilling 2-2 draw to set up a exciting second leg on October 14 in Kinshasa. Lydia Shamalima had opened the scoring on 4 minutes for the host before Ruth Nyamboki drew the game level on 17 minutes. Mary Mbewe restored the advantage on 58 minutes only for Gloria Nosa to finish a excellent move on 67 minutes to earn the visitors a well earned draw.
Burundi stunned South Africa to advance to the third round on away goals. After a goalless first leg tie Chanceline Akimana silenced the home crowd in the 12th minute. Andrielle Mibe levelled matters up on 30 minutes as the host battled there way back into the game. Despite fine play and creating half chances South Africa could not break down a battling Burindi outfit, who stunned the host with a excellent move which Annociate Nshimirima drove the ball home sparkling jubilance in the visitors players and technical bench on 68 minutes. However Lindelwa Mabuza immediate;y equalised on 72 minutes setting up a hectic tense last 20 minutes of which Burundi held firm and ended South Africa’s 2024 Fifa Womens World Cup hopes prematurely. and deservedly so with two outstanding displays on South Africa soil.
As with Egypt , Tanzania took full advantage of hosting both games to destruct Djibouti 12-0 on aggregate. Jamila Rajabu scored a brace paving the way to a 5-0 first leg victory. Starlet Winifrida Gerald double highlighted a 7-0 second leg victory with Jamila once again adding two goals to the scoresheet as Tanzania set up a intriguing third round encounter against Nigeria in November. Nigeria having received a bye after Mauritius withdrew.
Currently the third round draw as it stands after the games on October 13
