USA defeats Netherlands to win the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup

The United States women’s national soccer team won their second straight World Cup and fourth overall with a 2-0 defeat of the Netherlands. A scoreless game at the half, the deadlock was broken when Megan Rapinoe slotted home a penalty following a VAR review, which found Stefanie van der Gragt had fouled Alex Morgan in the … Continue reading USA defeats Netherlands to win the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup

FIFA Congratulates Nigeria On U-20 World Cup Qualification

Federation of International Football Association,   FIFA on Friday congratulated the Flying Eagles of Nigeria on the team’s  qualification for the  U-20 World Cup in Poland, reports Completesports.com. The Flying Eagles booked a spot  in Poland after edging out hosts Niger 1-0 in a tightly contested Group A encounter at the Seyni Kountche Stadium on Thursday.

AFers’ Top 5 players who retired in 2018

Ronaldinho won two FIFA World Player of the Year awards and a Ballon d'Or. He was renowned for his technical skills and creativity. On 16 January 2018, Ronaldinho confirmed his retirement from football through his brother/agent. He retired as one of just seven players to have won the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League and the Ballon d'Or.