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Women’s World Cup: France counting on rock-solid Wendie Renard to end trophy drought

Women’s World Cup: France counting on rock-solid Wendie Renard to end trophy drought

The French women’s national team will be heading into this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup with a bunch of experienced players, but none more than Olympique Lyon’s defender and team captain Wendie Renard. The 32-year-old has been an ever-present figure in the French team since she made her debut in 2011 and will be heading to Australia and New Zealand to partake in her third Women’s...

Women’s World Cup: Brazil defeat China in final warm-up match

Women’s World Cup: Brazil defeat China in final warm-up match

With the FIFA Women’s World Cup edging ever closer, Brazil took on China in their final preparatory game for the tournament. The Canarinhas cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win at the Royal Pines field in Gold Coast, Australia, on Thursday to improve their record to three straight wins following victories over Germany and Chile. The match which was played in three halves of 30 minutes, saw...

Women’s World Cup: Exploring the 10 stadiums selected in Australia & New Zealand

Women’s World Cup: Exploring the 10 stadiums selected in Australia & New Zealand

The world is gearing up to witness the pinnacle of women's football, the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The global extravaganza promises to be a celebration of talents, determination, and the beautiful game itself. While the event showcases the unrivalled skills of the teams, it is the majestic arenas that serve as the sacred battlegrounds where dreams will be forged and history...

2024 Olympics Qualifiers: Super Falcons, Zambia, South Africa know fate for Paris

Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Morocco, Botswana, Tunisia and Cameroon will join the African qualifiers of the Paris 2024 Women's Olympic Football Tournament in the second round. The Confederation of African Football held the draw for the qualifiers in its headquarters in Cairo on Tuesday with the 25 participating knowing their opponents. The qualifiers will provide the two representatives that will represent Africa in next year's Olympic...

Cape Verde: Celebrating fast rise of women’s football

Cape Verde: Celebrating fast rise of women’s football

The Cape Verde women’s national football team made history as they have been officially placed in the FIFA women’s world rankings for the very first time ever. The milestone comes on the back of what has been a stellar year for the women of the west African island nation where they dazzled at the 2023 WAFU Zone A Women's Cup, finishing as runners-up. It was a...