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England’s Chloe Kelly said plenty of penalty practice had paid off after scoring the winning spot-kick to send the Lionesses into the World Cup quarter-finals after a nervy 0-0 draw against Nigeria. The European champions had to survive extra time a player down after Lauren James was sent off towards the end of 90 […]
The Federation of International Football Association FIFA confirmed on Friday that it is investigating an allegation of misconduct in relation to the Zambian women’s national team in the ongoing Australia and New Zealand 2023 World Cup. Zambia Coach’s Bruce Mwape was accused of rubbing his hands over the chest of one of his players. […]
The Super Falcons on Monday played a goalless draw against Republic of Ireland to advance to the Women’s World Cup knockout stage. The Nigerian female team advanced to the knockout stage with 5 points garnered from two draws and one win. Details Later…
Casey Phair on Tuesday became the youngest player to feature at a Women’s World Cup after coming on as a substitute in South Korea’s 2-0 defeat to Colombia aged 16 years and 26 days. The striker was born in the United States and was called up by the country at youth level, but has now made […]
Benjamin Mendy signed for French club Lorient on Wednesday after the former Manchester City and France defender was acquitted in a sex offences trial in England last week. “Lorient are happy to announce today the signing on a two-year deal of the French international left-back Benjamin Mendy,” the Ligue 1 club said in a […]
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has taken the decision to provisionally suspend Nigerian track and field athlete, Tobi Amusan, for three missed whereabouts failures. The suspension was announced after it was discovered that Amusan had missed three drug tests within a 12-month period. This charge could result in a two-year suspension, even if an […]
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has affirmed his players are ready ahead of the opening fixture of 2023 Women World Cup against Canada coming up on Thursday. The American, in an interview with NFFtv, reflected on the situation of the team ahead of the fixtures in the group stage. “Good, good session, […]
New Tottenham Hotspur coach Ange Postecoglou said on Monday Harry Kane was “totally committed” to his vision for the north London club as speculation mounts over the England captain’s future. Kane has entered the final 12 months of his six-year contract and has been courted aggressively by Bayern Munich. Unfazed by the uncertainty ahead of […]
Barcelona have announced the signing of Victor Roque from Club Athletico Paranaense for €30 million plus add-ons. The deal could potentially rise to €61 with add-ons related to performances, goals, and titles for the club and Roque. He signed a contract until the 2030–31 season. The 18-year-old will join Barcelona in 2024. According […]
Nigerian Premier League runners-up Remo Stars suffered a shock 2-1 loss to newly promoted NPL team Sporting Lagos in a Group A game at the Naija Super 8. In what is fast becoming a fascinating and interesting football carnival at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, yesterday’s first game in the biggest off-season tournament […]
