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Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons coach Waldrum dreaming of “huge win” against England

Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons coach Waldrum dreaming of “huge win” against England

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has said that a win for his side against England in the FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16 will be a huge and transformational accomplishment for the nine-time African champions. Nigeria, who are unbeaten at the tournament after becoming the first African side to avoid a defeat in the group stage, clawed their way out of the so-called "Group...

Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Alozie ready for tough battle against England

Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Alozie ready for tough battle against England

The Super Falcons of Nigeria finished the group stages without conceding a defeat in Group B, and United States-based defender Michelle Alozie is one of the reasons for the side’s solidity at the back. Having qualified for the knockout phase, where they will be up against reigning European champions England, the 26-year-old Houston Dash fullback is relishing the encounter and revealed she expects a "tough battle"...

World Cup: Selecting Africa’s best XI of the group stage

World Cup: Selecting Africa’s best XI of the group stage

African countries gave a good account of the continent during the group phase of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Morocco and Senegal are the only countries to progress to the Round of 16 with Ghana, Tunisia and Cameroon eliminated Senegal finished as Group A runners-up while Morocco proved doubters wrong by leading Group F. Undoubtedly, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has been full...