Napoli Femminile

With their promotion back to Serie A, Napoli Femminile have begun building a squad with the hopes of staying up.  On Monday, the Azzurre announced they had secured the services of three Roma players on loan: Valentina Gallazzi, who spent last season on loan at Pomigliano; Alice Corelli, another ex-Pomigliano player; and Primavera player Nina Kajzba. On Tuesday, Napoli announced the acquisition of five additional players, all on loan from Juventus:  forward Marija Banusic, who has 12 goals in the top flight during her time with Parma, Pomigliano and Roma; defender Alice Pellinghelli and midfielder Alice Giai, both of whom…

Alessandra Nencioni has joined the Napoli Femminile technical staff in the role of Team Manager. Nencioni is a former Napoli player, earning promotion to Serie A in 2019/20. Here is the official statement from the club. Alessandra Nencioni is the new team manager of Napoli Feminine. Pillar of the blue formation in the 2019/2020 season - which ended with promotion to Serie A -, "Nencio" then ended her career as a footballer to undertake that as a manager. On the playing field, Alessandra was a protagonist for many seasons both in Italy and in the States and even before hanging…

On Thursday, Napoli Femminile midfielder Michela Franco issued a heartfelt statement announcing her departure from the Azzurre. Football, like life, is made up of choices, and it's up to us to understand if it was the right one or not. I spent a difficult year in Naples, a year that put me to the test, but in all of this I had a great response: the esteem and affection of my companions, whom I thank for all the beautiful moments shared together. In addition to them I will also bring the memory of some people who have always supported me…

The 2022/23 campaign was a glowing success for Napol Femminile, not only for the senior team, who won Serie B Femminile to earn promotion to Serie A, but also at the youth level.The Under 11’s played in the Grassroots Festival in Coverciano and the Under 12’s reached the national stages of the Danone Cup for the first time. Meanwhile, both the Under 15’s and the Under 17’s enjoyed success at the regional level.Pietro Matafora's Under 15’s won their Regional final, with a poker from Meglio, Pesce, Di Paolo and Conforto. The Under 15’s followed in the footsteps of the Under…

Fittingly, Napoli's top scorer Adriana Gomes scored the only goal in a 0-1 victory over relegated UPC Tavagnacco as Napoli Femminile earned promotion back up to Serie A.LineupBiagio Seno made only two changes to the squad that drew against Cittadella.  Valentina Puglisi and Giulia Ferrandi started in the midfielder over Sara Tui and Claudia Mauri, respectively. Meanwhile, Sara Tamborini played in the No. 10 over Sabah Seghir. First HalfNapoli created the first chance of the match 10 minutes after kickoff. Giulia Ferrandi overhit her corner kick but Martina Di Bari recovered the ball on the left wing. The Napoli full…

After trailing for 77 minutes, Napoli Femminile scored twice to take a 2-1 lead into stoppage time. However, the match finished level at 2 apiece after a Citadella goal from a direct free kick taken from 40 yards out.LineupBiagio Seno made only two changes to the squad that defeated Arezzo. Sara Tui returned to the starting XI to play over Giulia Ferrandi on the left side of the midfield. Meanwhile, striker Adriana Gomes started up top, relegating Serena Landa to the bench. First HalfCittadella started the match well, opening the scoring only six minutes after kick-off. Midfielder Elena Nichele dispossessed…

Giulia Giacobbo scored on either side of the break to lead Napoli Femminile to their ninth consecutive victory. With only two matches remaining, the Partenopee are very close to automatic promotion to Serie A Femminile.LineupBiagio Seno made only two changes to the squad that defeated Lazio.  Giulia Ferrandi started on the left side of the midfield trio over Sara Tui. Meanwhile, Serena Landa started alongside Elisa del Estal in the front two, relegating Adriana Gomes to the bench. First HalfThough they didn’t create many chances throughout the match, Arezzo created the first chance in the second minute.  The match official inadvertently…

Sabah Seghir scored her first goal of the season before Elisa del Estal scored her 13th as Napoli Femminile moved to the top of the table with their second victory this season over Lazio.LineupBiagio Seno made five changes to the squad who defeated San Marino. The Napoli changed changed three of his back four, with Federica Veritti and Paola Di Marino returning to centre back and Martina Di Bari starting at right back. Sara Tui returned to a shuffled midfield, relegating Valentina Puglisi to the bench. Finally, Sabah Seghir started over Sara Tamborini in the No. 10. First HalfThough Lazio…

Adriana Gomes converted a penalty to score her 22nd goal of the season, as Napoli Femminile earned a 1-0 victory over San Marino.  The win against ex-Napoli coach Giulia Domenichetti was the Partenopee's seventh straight league victory.LineupBiagio Seno made four changes to the squad who defeated Genoa. The Napoli skipper replaced both of his centre backs, starting Melissa Nozzi and Martina Di Bari over Federica Veritti and Paola Di Marino, respectively.  Giulia Giacobbo shifted to the left side of the midfield, allowing Valentina Puglisi a rare start on the right and relegating Sara Tui to the bench.  Finally, Adriana Gomes…

In addition to an own goal, four different Napoli Femminile players found the back of the net on Sunday at the Partenopee won their sixth straigth match, remaining second in the Serie B Femminile table. Lineup Biagio Seno made two changes to the squad he fielded in the victory over Hellas Verona. Antonia Dulcic started at right back over Martina Di Bari.  Meanwhile, with Adriana Gomes starting on the bench, Romina Pinna shifted up to play alongside Elisa del Estal at striker, while Sara Tamborini started at trequartista. First Half Napoli controlled the tempo of the match from the early…