England coach Sarina Wiegman is concerned about the danger Nigeria might pose with counter-attacks in their FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 round of 16 fixture. The Lionesses and the 11-time African champions will lock horns at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Monday with a quarter-final spot at stake. Nigeria's three goals in the competition all came in their 3-2 defeat of Australia in their second...
England coach Sarina Wiegman said Keiran Walsh could feature in their round of 16 encounter against Nigeria at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 if she passes a late fitness test. Walsh picked up a knee injury in the first half of the Lionesses' second group game against Denmark and was forced to sit out of their 6-1 thumping of China on Tuesday. The world-most expensive...
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...
Super Falcons forward Gift Monday has defended teammate Asisat Oshoala's form at the ongoing Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The Barcelona Femeni star's best performance in the tournament was off the bench against co-hosts the Matildas which resulted in a 3-2 victory. However in the games against Canada and Ireland, the former Arsenal and Liverpool player was not so effective, drawing the ire...
Nigeria will square off against England in the round of 16 of the FIFA Women's World Cup in on Monday morning. The Super Falcons are aiming to match their best finish in the quadrennial tournament after securing second-place in Group B with five points, behind Australia. Nigeria have only reached the quarter-final stage in the Women's World Cup history and would need to overcome England's hurdles...
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