Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer are among eight players that have withdrawn from the England ahead of of UEFA Nations League fixtures against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, Afrosport reports. Saka was taken off in discomfort in Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday while Palmer's fitness was in question before the game. Otber players that have pulled out of the...
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford are missing as England’s interim manager Lee Carsley has handed first-time call-ups to the quartet of Noni Madueke, Angel Gomes, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Tino Livramento ahead of their upcoming international window. Bellingham, out with a leg injury, and Rashford, who has played in both United’s Premier League matches this season, have been excluded from the...
Republic of Ireland forward Abbie Larkin said they have better chances for a win against Nigeria at the FIFA Women's World Cup. The Girls in Green are hoping to end their campaign at the Mundial on a high after their early exit after back-to-back defeats to Australia and Canada in opening Group B games. Larkin is expecting a tough challenge from the Super Falcons who lead...
The head coach of the Nigerian women’s national team, Randy Waldrum, revealed on Sunday that his side must be very cautious when they take on the Republic of Ireland in their final match of the group stage. The Super Falcons are currently unbeaten, as a goalless draw against Canada and a famous victory over co-hosts Australia place them at the summit of Group B with four...
Group B of the biggest-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup houses perennial participants of the tournament like Australia (8th appearance), Canada (8th appearance), and Nigeria (9th appearance), along with debutants the Republic of Ireland. With the competition in New Zealand and Australia edging closer, Afrosport takes a look into the four teams with a keen interest in their previous achievements, current FIFA ranking, and recent results. ...
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