Morocco bounced back from their disappointing debut defeat to Germany with a hard-fought 1-0 win over South Korea at the Hindmarsh Stadium on Sunday. Ibtissam Jraidi, who came on as a substitute in their first game, scored the Atlas Lionesses first-ever Women’s World Cup goal with a deft header in the 6th minute, propelling them to their first-ever win at the Mundial. The 30-year-old forward headed...
The second round of matches in Group F of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand provided breathtaking drama as France and Jamaica secured vital wins in their respective games on Saturday. Les Bleues defeated 2007 finalists Brazil 2-1 in an enthralling tie at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, with 33-year-old defender Wendie Renard scoring the winner for the 2019 hosts. Veteran forward...
Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi has recounted her journey with the team after becoming the first African player of any gender to have played at six World Cup tournaments. The 40-year-old achieved this when she came on for Toni Payne in the 90th minute of Nigeria’s emphatic 3-2 victory over 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosts Australia in Brisbane on Thursday. The win gives the Falcons...
Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala said she lost in the moment after taking off her cloth to celebrate her goal in Nigeria's 3-2 win against Australia at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023. The Barcelona star came off the bench to score the Super Falcons' third goal at the Suncorp Stadium in the 72nd minute. Oshoala capitalised on Australia's defensive mix-up by tapping the ball into...
Ahead of their second Group F match at the Women’s World Cup this Saturday, Jamaica head coach Lorne Donaldson said he expects a “dogfight” when his side go up against debutants Panama. The former Jamaica international believes Las Canaleras will be looking to put behind their disappointing start when they come up against his team and he is looking forward to a tough game as both...
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