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...
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...
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...
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...
Germany's 1986 World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus has bought a majority stake in Ghanaian Premier League club, Accra Lions. The deal is in partnership with Ghana star Frank Acheampong who plies his trade in the Chinese Super League with Shenzhen FC and renowned German football agent, Oliver Konig. Matthaus' investment in Ghana football was announced on Tuesday in Accra, in an event that had in attendance...
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