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Super Falcons move eight places in new FIFA world rankings; USWNT relinquish top spot

Super Falcons move eight places in new FIFA world rankings; USWNT relinquish top spot

by Ibikunle Salako
August 25, 2023
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Nigeria's senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, have enjoyed a meteoric rise in the new FIFA world rankings following their impressive outing at the just-concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup. The ranking, which was released on Friday, five days after the conclusion of the Mundial in Australia and New Zealand, sees the nine-time Africa champions move eight spots upwards from 40th to 32nd, as they remain...

Ex-Arsenal & England forward Walcott calls time on football career

Ex-Arsenal & England forward Walcott calls time on football career

by Ibikunle Salako
August 18, 2023
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On Friday, former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott announced his retirement from professional football following his departure from Southampton at the end of the 2022–23 campaign. The 34-year-old has called time on his career, confirming his retirement with an emotional post on his official social media platform.  https://twitter.com/theowalcott/status/1692402262918762981?s=20 Walcott made 563 club appearances, winning two FA Cups and two Community Shields with the Gunners. He scored 129...

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

by Afrosport
August 7, 2023
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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: Super Falcons coach Waldrum dreaming of “huge win” against England

Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons coach Waldrum dreaming of “huge win” against England

by Ibikunle Salako
August 6, 2023
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Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has said that a win for his side against England in the FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16 will be a huge and transformational accomplishment for the nine-time African champions. Nigeria, who are unbeaten at the tournament after becoming the first African side to avoid a defeat in the group stage, clawed their way out of the so-called "Group...

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