Sinclair misses penalty kick as Canada ties Nigeria in Women's World Cup opener
Canada's FIFA Women's World Cup campaign got off to a rocky start as the Olympic champions settled for a scoreless draw with Nigeria on Friday.
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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Nnadozie the hero as Super Falcons hold Canada
Canada’s forward Christine Sinclair reacts on the ground after missing a penalty as Nigeria’s goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie (R) celebrates her save during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group B football match between Nigeria and Canada at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, also known as AAMI Park, in Melbourne on July 21, 2023. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)
Fans to stay awake for 2023 Women World Cup matches
Super Falcons are in Group B alongside Canada, Australia and Ireland at the ongoing FIFA Women World Cup.
Nigeria’s 4x100m men’s squad in last chance salon in Cotonou today
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is optimistic that the country will pick the men’s 4x100m relay ticket in Cotonou, Benin Republic today, as the deadline for qualifications to Budapest 2023 World Championships draws closer.
Nigerian captain Ebi a mirror to Canada's Sinclair as teams prepare to clash in Women's World Cup
The Canadian team's motto for this Women's World Cup is "climb the mountain."
World Cup 2023: What to expect on Day 2
Friday sees the other opening fixture in Ireland's group with Nigeria taking on Canada; elswhere the Philippines face Switzerland and Spain are up against Costa Rica.