Lauren James apologises to Michelle Alozie over stamp
Lauren James has apologised to Michelle Alozie for the incident which led to her being sent off during England's last-16 World Cup win over Nigeria and vowed to learn from the experience.
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Colombia edges Jamaica to reach Women's World Cup quarterfinals for first time
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AFN includes Amusan in World Championships’ team list
Godson Brume will be in Budapest despite withdrawal, says federation The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is still hoping that the provisional suspension of reigning world 100m hurdles record holder, Tobi Amusan, would be lifted on time for her to make the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
NNL relegation playoff begins with harvest of goals
It was goals galore at the Nigerian National League (NNL) relegation playoff, which began yesterday at the Sanni Abacha Stadium, Kano. Sokoto United and FWC Champions of Abuja started the goals’ rain with a five-goal thriller, which the boys from the Caliphate won by 3-2 to keep alive their hopes of remaining in the NNL.
FAME foundation takes para-soccer tournament to Kano
FAME Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) in partnership with the French Embassy in Nigeria, will host the ‘Play it Dream it Inclusion Para-soccer Tournament’ in Kano.
Australia hails 'Princess Mary' after Denmark defeat
MELBOURNE : A late cameo by Sam Kerr warmed the hearts of Australian fans but it was creative dynamo Mary Fowler given a royal reception in the nation's media on Tuesday after the Matildas' despatch of Denmark at the Women's World Cup.
England through to Women's World Cup quarter-finals after beating Nigeria in shootout
BRISBANE: England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout on Monday (Aug 7), with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive spot-kick following a 0-0 draw over 120 nerve-jangling minutes.