AUSTRALIA have advanced to the FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-finals for the first time in their history after beating France 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at Brisbane Stadium today. …
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FIFAWWC: First-time champions to emerge as Sweden edge out Japan, Spain pip Holland
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readSWEDEN defeated Japan 2-1 in their FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-final in Auckland, New Zealand today to ensure that the competition will have first-time winners on August 20, while Spain …
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Women’s World Cup: So near yet so far for courageous Super Falcons
by Nurudeen Obalola 4 minutes readAFTER the final whistle signalled the end of the match on Monday, the Super Falcons wore forlorn looks, with heads in their hands. The Nigerian ladies were not just sad …
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FIFAWWC: England’s Lauren James banned for two games over red card vs Nigeria
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readENGLAND forward Lauren James has been suspended for two matches following the red card she received in their FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16 clash against Nigeria’s Super Falcons …
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FIFAWWC: France overrun Morocco to end African run as Colombia pip Jamaica
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readFRANCE thrashed Morocco 4-0 in their round of 16 clash in Adelaide, Australia today to end Africa’s participation in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Atlas Lionesses were Africa’s …
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England to appeal to FIFA over red card as James apologises to Alozie
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readENGLAND are planning to appeal to FIFA in a bid to avoid further punishment for their forward Lauren James, who was sent off against the Super Falcons of Nigeria at …
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Tinubu, Peseiro praise Super Falcons despite FIFAWWC defeat to England
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readTHE Super Falcons have received high praise from Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, despite their defeat to England at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The nine-time African champions were …
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Alozie says ‘no hard feelings’ as England coach blames ’emotions’ for James’ red card
by Nurudeen Obalola 1 minutes readSUPER Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has said that she holds no grudges and was not hurt by Lauren James’ stamp on her during today’s 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup defeat …
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FIFAWWC: Penalty heartbreak as Super Falcons crash out to England
by Nurudeen Obalola 2 minutes readTHE Super Falcons of Nigeria have been eliminated from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after a 4-2 defeat to England on penalties in their round of 16 clash in …
REIGNING champions the United States of America are out of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after being beaten by Sweden 5-4 on penalties in Melbourne, Australia today. USA were …