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Women’s World Cup: Nnadozie the hero & Nigeria players’ rating against Canada

Women’s World Cup: Nnadozie the hero & Nigeria players’ rating against Canada

The Super Falcons held Canada to a goalless draw in their FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 opener despite ending the game with 10 players. Nigeria struggled to break the North Americans and a penalty save by Chiamaka Nnadozie in the 48th minute and Deborah Abiodun's expulsion in the 97th minute stood as highlights. Randy Waldrum's ladies dropped in Group B table after picking a point from...

2026 World Cup: Why Super Eagles risk failing to qualify for back-to-back tournaments

2026 World Cup: Why Super Eagles risk failing to qualify for back-to-back tournaments

In three years, attention in the football world will be shifted to the United States, Canada and Mexico which will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It marks the first time three countries will host the global showpiece and the first time an entire continent will host a sporting event. The qualification stage for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the South American Football Federation...

Women’s World Cup: Why Ajibade & Ayinde will miss Nigeria’s game against Canada

The Super Falcons will be without two key players Halimatu Ayinde and Rasheedat Ajibade for their FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 opening game against Canada on Friday morning. The 11-time African champions will face the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games champions in their Group B opening match at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Ajibade and Ayinde will be absent from the match as they are yet to complete...