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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...

Women’s World Cup: Oparanozie apologises for penalty miss

Women’s World Cup: Oparanozie apologises for penalty miss

Desire Oparanozie has apologised to Nigerian fans for missing her penalty in the 4-2 shootout loss to England in the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Monday. The Super Falcons were able to keep England at bay for 120 minutes at Lang Park in Brisbane and the game ended 0-0. When it came to penalties, Oparanozie missed Nigeria’s first after Georgia...

Women’s World Cup: England captain Bright makes stunning admission on Super Falcons

Women’s World Cup: England captain Bright makes stunning admission on Super Falcons

England captain Millie Bright says that the Super Falcons pushed the Lionesses to the limit in their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16 clash in Brisbane on Monday. Sarina Wiegman’s ladies triumphed 4-2 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes and had star forward Lauren James sent off for stamping Michelle Alozie on her buttocks. Bright asserted that England winning with a player less...

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

Women’s World Cup: Waldrum addresses his Super Falcons future

Super Falcons manager Randy Waldrum says he would love to continue with the team after going out of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in a 4-2 penalty shootout loss to England on Monday. Both sides played a goalless draw at Lang Park in Brisbane over the course of 120 minutes before the Lionesses came out on top in the shootout. Waldrum’s future with the Falcons...