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

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...

Women’s World Cup: Emotional Pedros thanks Moroccan players & fans for historic feat

by Ibikunle Salako

August 3, 2023

Thursday’s victory at the Perth Rectangular Stadium was a historic feat for Morocco, who qualified for the knockout rounds of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in their debut outing–making them the first African team to achieve such a feat. The Atlas Lionesses, led by Frenchman Reynald Pedros, defeated eventual group winners Colombia 1-0 and relied on South Korea holding two-time winners Germany to a 1-1 draw...

Women’s World Cup: Caicedo’s stunner helps Colombia overcome Germany

by Ibikunle Salako

July 30, 2023

South American teenage sensation Linda Caicedo was on target once again as 2023 Women's Copa America finalist Colombia saw off Germany 2-1 in an intriguing affair at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday. The 18-year-old, who won the best player award at last year's Women's Copa America, gave her side the lead in the 52nd minute with an outrageous right-footed finish. After receiving the ball inside Germany's...

Women’s World Cup: Alexandra Popp the vital cog in Germany’s bid for a third title

by Ayomide Sotubo

July 17, 2023

Alexandra Popp is undoubtedly the face of women's football in Germany and she stands out as an inspiration for the country at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2o23 in Australia and New Zealand. Popp is a relentless leader on and off the pitch, always keen for the tackle and ready to put her body on the line for her team. On top of that, she is...

Done Deal: Dortmund make Algeria’s Bensebaini first summer signing

by Afrosport

June 6, 2023

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the signing of Algeria defender Ramy Bensebaini from Bundesliga rivals Borussia Monchengladbach. Bensebaini joins Dortmund on a free transfer and he becomes their first signing of the summer following the departure of Raphael Guerreiro. He signed a four-year contract that will keep him with the Black and Yellows until June 2027. The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations winner moved to Germany from...

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

Women’s World Cup: Emotional Pedros thanks Moroccan players & fans for historic feat

Women’s World Cup: Alexandra Popp the vital cog in Germany’s bid for a third title

Done Deal: Dortmund make Algeria’s Bensebaini first summer signing

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