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Ballon d’Or: Nigeria’s Oshoala tops list of nominees for women’s award

Ballon d’Or: Nigeria’s Oshoala tops list of nominees for women’s award

Super Falcons of Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala tops the list of female footballers nominated for the Women's Ballon d'Or award, the organisers announced on Wednesday. Oshoala enjoyed a superb 2022–23 campaign with Barcelona Femeni, winning the treble and scoring over 25 goals for the Spanish and European champions. The Falcons forward also starred at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, where she scored once and became...

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

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

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...