Impact of sports in Nigeria’s socio-economic sector
No way…a Guinea Bissau defender seems to tell Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, in their AFCON qualifier in Abuja….yesterday<br />PHOTO: OGANLA MEDIA
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Canadian women relaxed ahead of World Cup opener but still face some injury issues
Canada looked relaxed at training Wednesday ahead of its FIFA Women's World Cup opener against Nigeria, although several players appeared to be working at their own pace.
Ireland's Barrett hoping for divine World Cup intervention as mass is moved
The faith of Irish fans may be tested when they take on Australia in their Women's World Cup opener on Thursday, but the prayers will have already been said in Amber Barrett's home town as the local priest moved mass to accommodate the kickoff time.
Women's World Cup associations responsible for player pay, not FIFA - ESPN
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on the eve of the Women's World Cup that although FIFA has for the first time started earmarking prize money payments to be paid to players, FIFA will still distribute money to federations rather than oversee direct payments to players.
Ireland's O'Sullivan fit for World Cup clash with Australia
Ireland midfielder Denise O'Sullivan will be fit to start her country's Women's World Cup Group B opener against Australia in Sydney on Thursday, coach Vera Pauw told reporters.
Nigeria pay gripes remain but players focused on World Cup: coach
MELBOURNE : Nigeria head into the Women's World Cup with pay disputes still festering but players have set aside their grievances to focus on their opener against Canada on Friday, coach Randy Waldrum said.
Ireland v Australia: Time, channel, team news
The Women's World Cup gets underway on Thursday, with the Republic of Ireland facing co-hosts Australia in their Group B opener.
Women's World Cup preview: Ireland join top table as USA start as favourites
Bigger, bolder and breaking new ground, the Women's World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday and Ireland are straight into the action as they take on one of the host nations in Sydney on the opening day.