Obaseki reaffirms commitment to developing young athletes to stardom
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to developing young athletes to become world record holders.
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Lauren James stars as England crush China to reach last 16 of Women’s World Cup
Two goals and three assists from Lauren James led a revived England attack and ensured they secured top spot in Group D with a thumping 6-1 victory over China at the Women’s World Cup.
2023 Women’s World Cup: Nigerian players to get prize money directly from FIFA
Nigeria players pose for a group photo before the start of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group B football match between Ireland and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on July 31, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP)
'That's Vera' - Rianna Jarrett believes Vera Pauw and Katie McCabe conversation should have remained in dressing room
Rianna Jarrett believes that the commotion that has been created regarding manager Vera Pauw and captain Katie McCabe following Ireland's exit from the World Cup could have, and should have, been avoided.
O'Connell Street to host Irish World Cup homecoming
A public reception will be held on O'Connell Street on Thursday to welcome home Ireland’s World Cup history makers.
Tension between Pauw and McCabe amid uncertainty over manager's future
The Republic of Ireland's first Women's World Cup campaign ended with a point against Nigeria, however, tensions between manager Vera Pauw and Katie McCabe threatened to overshadow the result.
Lauren James hits double as England thrash China 6-1 to reach Women's World Cup last 16
Lauren James scored two goals and assisted in three others to help England into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with a 6-1 thrashing of China in Adelaide on Tuesday.
Sublime James steers England to last 16 despite missing out on hat-trick
ADELAIDE : England's Lauren James was left beaming with pride after powering her side to a 6-1 win over China with two goals and three assists, and only a VAR review prevented her from completing a brilliant Women's World Cup hat-trick.