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Delta State FA League Cup Final Holds 16 Nov At Kwale Township Stadium

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The Delta Football Association (DFA) has officially marked November 16, 2023, as the date for the much-anticipated 2023 DFA State League Cup Final.

The DFA through its chairman, Ken Nwamuocha has extended a warm invitation to football fans, club supporters, and the broader football fraternity of Delta and the country at large to grace the finals with their presence. Their unwavering support and enthusiasm will undoubtedly elevate the atmosphere and make this event even more memorable.

Football enthusiasts from every corner of the state are eagerly preparing for a clash of titans. The spotlight will shine on two remarkable teams, PFA FC and Great Avengers, who have solidified their positions in the grand finale.

In addition to the championship spectacle, an exciting third-place match will take place at the Kwale Township Stadium, the venue for this year’s final.

The showdown between Ndame FA of Kwale and Mighty Wanderers of Abraka promises to add more footballing drama to the event. The kickoff for this match is set for 12 noon.

This year’s grand occasion will not just be about the matches on the field. A myriad of side attractions and festivities are planned to entertain and engage the audience throughout the finals. From pre-game activities to halftime shows, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

With the 2023 DFA State League Cup Final on the horizon, the stage is set for a day filled with thrilling football action, camaraderie, and a celebration of the beautiful game.

Delta State, known for its footballing passion, is geared up for an unforgettable day at the Kwale Township Stadium.

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Super Eagles Managerial Candidate Eric Chelle Signs Bumper Deal With Algerian League Side

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Algeria Ligue 1 side, MC Oran, has appointed former Mali coach and Super Eagles coaching candidate Eric Chelle as their new head coach on a multi year contract.

The 46-year-old, a candidate for the Super Eagles coaching job, brings a wealth of experience after leading Mali at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire.

Chelle’s appointment at MC Oran marks the beginning of a new chapter in his career, and expectations are high as he takes charge of the club for the 2024/2025 season.

As the Super Eagles managerial position continues to linger, Chelle will now switch attentions to his new role.

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Mbappe Among Stars Missing From Nations League

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In a congested soccer season where elite players have aired the idea of going on strike, the Nations League returns this week looking less than a top priority.

France captain Kylian Mbappé opted to stay away, his probable deputy Antoine Griezmann retired from the national team, and Romelu Lukaku asked to work on his fitness at new club Napoli rather than join the Belgium camp.

Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco called up four potential debutants to experiment in games in what is the third-tier competition for European teams.

“We will not do it during the important World Cup qualification,” said Tedesco, looking ahead to that important next stage in 2025.

The 2026 World Cup in North America is, however, already now in play for teams targeting that tournament and each has two Nations League games from Thursday through Tuesday.

Results in the next week, and two more games in November, are the last chance to gain a better seeding in the Dec. 13 draw in Zurich for European qualifying groups for the World Cup.

Two teams pushing to raise their FIFA ranking and go into the draw pot of second-seeded teams are Norway and Slovenia.

Europe’s most feared striker and one of its emerging stars are due to meet again on Thursday in Oslo.

Erling Haaland and Benjamin Šeško, once club mates at Salzburg, are the main attractions when Norway hosts Slovenia in their second-tier League B group.

Haaland has 11 goals in 10 games for Manchester City this season plus a winning goal in the Nations League, sealing a 2-1 victory over Austria last month.

Šeško has six in nine games for Leipzig — including three in the Champions League — plus four in two Nations League games. The tall striker got a hat trick in a 3-0 win over Kazakhstan.

Thursday’s game will not be decisive in the group but it will decide who leads at the midway point and is set for promotion to the top tier. The return game in Ljubljana is Nov. 14.

The last time France played a game with neither Mbappé nor Griezmann on the field? November 2016, in a 0-0 draw with Ivory Coast in a friendly.

It will happen again Thursday when France faces Israel in Budapest. The Hungarian capital is the neutral venue chosen since Israel’s conflict with Hamas started one year ago.

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Steinhaus-Webb Head Women’s Refereeing at FIFA

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FIFA has appointed Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb as its new head of women’s refereeing.

Steinhaus-Webb, a German native, takes up the job after holding the same role in the English game.

A former FIFA referee, she enjoyed an influential career that saw her become the first woman to take charge of a final at the Women’s World Cup and the women’s Olympic football tournament, as well as matches in the men’s Bundesliga. Altogether she officiated in nine FIFA competitions between 2008 and 2021.

In her new role, Steinhaus-Webb, who is married to English men’s referee boss Howard Webb, will oversee and drive further development of women’s refereeing at all levels, including across FIFA women’s competitions, in cooperation with FIFA’s member associations and the confederations.

“I’m thrilled to join FIFA and look forward to making a contribution to the steady growth of women’s refereeing,” Steinhaus-Webb said in a statement.

“FIFA has shown a consistent commitment to taking refereeing to the next level as an integral part of the game, and it’s an honour for me to apply my experience and to support female referees across the world.”

FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafström commented: “FIFA remains committed to promoting the growth of the women’s game, and maximizing on the huge developmental opportunity it holds. Refereeing is of course a key part of that opportunity and bringing figures of the stature and experience of Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb will contribute significantly to this objective. I very much look forward to working with her in the years ahead.”

Pierluigi Collina, chairman of the FIFA referees committee, added: “Bibiana’s outstanding experience as a trailblazer of the game, coupled with her thorough understanding of the current challenges facing female referees, will help us massively to develop the next generation of elite female match officials.”

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