Sr Women's NFC: Maharashtra and Delhi continue to rain goals

IANS | October 15, 2024 6:58 PM

Jaipur, Oct 15 (IANS) There were goals aplenty in two Group D matches of the 29th Senior Women’s National Football Championship for the Rajmata Jijabai Trophy at the Vidhyadharnagar Stadium on Tuesday as Maharashtra recorded a massive 26-0 victory over Andaman & Nicobar, and Delhi defeated Pondicherry 11-0.

Jonas Eidevall resigns as Arsenal women’s manager

IANS | October 15, 2024 5:41 PM

London, Oct 15 (IANS) Arsenal Women’s manager Jonas Eidevall has stepped down just a month into the new season, leaving the club in a state of uncertainty. The 40-year-old Swede, who joined the club in June 2021 from FC Rosengard, tendered his resignation following a string of poor results.

Captain Ekong hails ‘power of social media’ as Nigeria team's hostage nightmare ends

IANS | October 14, 2024 6:10 PM

Bayda (Libya), Oct 14 (IANS) After scary news of the Nigerian football team being held ‘hostage’ at the abandoned Al-Abraq Airport in Libya after the flight carrying the team ahead of the Libya vs Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations Qualification match, which is now canceled, was diverted. Nigeria’s captain, William Troost Ekong thanked ‘the power of social media’ as their plane was being refueled ahead of their journey back to their country.