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World Cup: Super Falcons lose 4-2 to England on penalties

The Super Falcons crashed out of the 2023 Women’s World Cup after losing 4-2 to England on penalties in the round of 16 on Monday morning. Both teams failed to find the back of the net in 90 minutes of normal time and another 30 minutes of extra time, forcing the game to penalties. England were reduced to 10 players…

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Ogun, Akwa Ibom win Aketi Bowl Trophy

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to utilising sports as a platform for youth growth, learning, and lasting connections. Speaking at the finals of Season 2 of the Nigerian Secondary School Flag Football League (NSSFF) competition, tagged “Aketi Bowl,” held at the Akure Stadium over the weekend, Governor Akeredolu emphasised the importance of sports in…

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Super Falcons through to World Cup last 16 despite stalemate with Ireland

Nigeria advanced to the Women’s World Cup knockout stages for just the third time in their history after a 0-0 draw with Ireland in their final Group B match on Monday, with the African side finishing second in the group behind hosts Australia. Nigeria started the game as group toppers and only needed to avoid defeat to advance to the…

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Nigeria stun co-hosts Australia with comeback win

Nigeria came from behind to beat Australia and leave the co-hosts facing a battle to qualify for the last 16 of the Fifa Women’s World Cup. Australia scored first when Emily van Egmond converted Caitlin Foord’s pass. But Nigeria equalised soon afterwards with Uchenna Kanu’s calm finish, before Osinachi Ohale’s header made it 2-1. Asisat Oshoala scored after a mix-up…

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New Zealand stun Norway in opener for first World Cup win

Co-hosts New Zealand began the Women’s World Cup with an almighty shock as they beat Norway 1-0 to record the country’s first win at a finals. Neither the New Zealand men’s nor the women’s team had claimed a World Cup finals victory before, but Hannah Wilkinson finished off a superb team goal three minutes after half-time to seal a historic…

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Tobi Amusan wins at Silesia Diamond League with meeting record

World champion Tobi Amusan won the women’s 100m hurdles at the Silesia Diamond League on Sunday, clocking a meeting record and season’s best time of 12.34s. Amusan, who already holds the world record for women’s 100m hurdles, won the race, leaving the American runners Kendra Harrison and Ali Nia behind her. The race was very close, and Amusan won by…

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Arsenal sign Declan Rice from West Ham in club-record £105m deal

Arsenal have signed England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham for a club-record fee of £105m. The deal eclipses the £72m Arsenal paid for Nicolas Pepe from Lille in 2019, while it is also a record transfer fee between two British clubs. But Rice’s signing is just short of the British record transfer fee with Chelsea paying £106.8m for midfielder…

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