In a world of many great footballers in both the men’s and women’s game, not many have been as iconic and trailblazing as Brazil’s Marta da Silva, who announced on Wednesday that she would not be participating in the FIFA Women’s World Cup any longer after A Seleçāo elimination from the group stage. The 37-year-old, who came on in Brazil’s first game against Panama, joined two...
Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi has recounted her journey with the team after becoming the first African player of any gender to have played at six World Cup tournaments. The 40-year-old achieved this when she came on for Toni Payne in the 90th minute of Nigeria’s emphatic 3-2 victory over 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosts Australia in Brisbane on Thursday. The win gives the Falcons...
Nigeria defender Onome Ebi has described the presence of Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala as a blessing at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand. Oshoala joined 11-time African champions on the global stage after enjoying her best scoring season with Barcelona where she scored 27 goals in all competitions, including 21 goals in the Primera Division Femenina. The five-time African Women's Footballer...
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is the biggest one yet, and the competition, which kicks off on Thursday, July 20, at the 50,000-capacity Eden Park, is expected to draw the attention of many football fans across the globe. The Mundial, which features 32 teams from six confederations, provides traditionally smaller teams the opportunity to compete at the tournament, thereby improving...
Nigeria captain Onome Ebi has refuted speculations Flying around that the team will boycott the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand. The Super Eagles are currently in Gold Coast for their final preparations for the Mundial that starts on July 20 after a send-off dinner organised by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) last Sunday. Ebi, who is gearing up for her sixth...
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