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Women’s World Cup: Lauren James offers Alozie apology

Women’s World Cup: England’s Lauren James receives two-game ban

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...

Women’s World Cup: Nnadozie, Kgatlana, Chebbak & Africa’s best XI

Women’s World Cup: Nnadozie, Kgatlana, Chebbak & Africa’s best XI

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 began with high hopes for the four African contingents—South Africa, Morocco, Zambia, and Nigeria—that qualified for the Mundial, but unfortunately, they have crashed out at the round of 16. Banyana Banyana, Atlas Lionesses, and the Super Falcons all made it to the knockout phase, making it the first time in history that three African teams all qualified from the group...

Women’s World Cup: NFF hits back at FIFPRO over Super Falcons statement

Women’s World Cup: NFF hits back at FIFPRO over Super Falcons statement

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has hit back at the International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) after the latter released a statement addressing the issue of unpaid bonuses to the Super Falcons. The Nigeria female national team are embroiled in a back and forth with the NFF over unpaid bonuses from the $960,000 payment global football governing body FIFA made to each 32 participating football associations...

Women’s World Cup: Lauren James offers Alozie apology

Women’s World Cup: Lauren James offers Alozie apology

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...

Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons coach Waldrum backs South Africa to host 2027 edition

Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons coach Waldrum backs South Africa to host 2027 edition

Super Falcons manager Randy Waldrum has backed South Africa to host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The country is in competition with Brazil for a solo bid while the United States and Mexico as well as the trio of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands are going for joint bids. Representatives of all bidding countries recently flew to Sydney to have talks with global governing body...