Zambia international Barbra Banda made history on Monday as the 24-year-old became the first African to be named in the final shortlist for the FIFPRO Women’s World XI, Afrosport reports. The Copper Queens forward, who was recently named the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year, helped Orlando Pride clinch their first National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Championship, scoring the only goal in their 1-0 win against...
Super Eagles and Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, was amongst the 28 players shortlisted for world football's most prestigious individual award, The Ballon d'Or, Afrosport reports. Nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or Ademola Lookman Atalanta Bergame Nigeria#ballondor pic.twitter.com/1ODk7OaSFW — Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 4, 2024 Ahead of the ceremony scheduled to be held on October 28 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, the organisers of...
The FIFA Women’s World Cup comes to an end this Sunday, and fans are promised a captivating final match between Spain and the Lionesses of England, as a first-time winner is guaranteed at the tournament. La Roja and England will both be playing in the final of the tournament for the first time ever as they become the 9th and 10th different World Cup finalists in...
Lauren James has been handed a two-game suspension for her stamp on Michelle Alozie during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup round of 16 clash between England and Nigeria in Brisbane on Monday. James was sent off after she stamped on Alozie's back with the referee first giving the Chelsea forward a yellow card before upgrading it to a red card after VAR review. According to...
Lauren James has tendered an apology to Michelle Alozie after her foul in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16 clash between England and Nigeria in Brisbane on Monday. Chelsea forward James’ stamped on Alozie’s back after going into a challenge with the Super Falcons defender. Referee Melissa Borjas initially handed James a yellow card but after VAR review upgrade it to a red...
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