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Women’s World Cup: ‘We didn’t take our chances’ – Ajibade reacts to Nigeria’s exit

Women’s World Cup: ‘We didn’t take our chances’ – Ajibade reacts to Nigeria’s exit

Nigeria forward Rasheedat Ajibade believes they did not make the most of their chances following their defeat to England in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 round of 16. The Super Falcons and Sarina Wiegman's ladies struggled to score a goal at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Monday, but they were separated by a penalty shoot-out, with the Lionesses claiming a 4-2 win. The Super...

Women’s World Cup: Plumptre insists Nigeria made statement for Africa despite loss to England

Women’s World Cup: Plumptre insists Nigeria made statement for Africa despite loss to England

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre is relieved Nigeria made a statement for African countries at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 despite their penalty shoot-out defeat to England on Monday. The 11-time African champions held the reigning European champions to a goalless draw after extra-time in Brisbane before losing 4-2 in the shoot-out. The England-born defender played the entire duration of the encounter and came close...

Women’s World Cup: Ajibade beams with confidence, predicts Nigeria vs England outcome

Women’s World Cup: Ajibade beams with confidence, predicts Nigeria vs England outcome

Super Falcons star Rasheedat Ajibade has predicted that Nigeria will beat England 2-1 in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 round of 16 on Monday. The Atletico Madrid forward believes Randy Waldrum's squad boasts of qualities that match the Lionesses and they can upstage the European champions at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The last three meetings between Nigeria and England in international women's football ended...

Women’s World Cup: England boss Wiegman wary of Nigeria’s counter-attacking threat

Women’s World Cup: England boss Wiegman wary of Nigeria’s counter-attacking threat

England coach Sarina Wiegman is concerned about the danger Nigeria might pose with counter-attacks in their FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 round of 16 fixture. The Lionesses and the 11-time African champions will lock horns at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Monday with a quarter-final spot at stake. Nigeria's three goals in the competition all came in their 3-2 defeat of Australia in their second...