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."
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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.
Nigeria’s relay team takes final battle for ticket to Cotonou
After two unsuccessful attempts, Team Nigeria men’s 4x100m relay squad will depart Lagos for Cotonou, Benin Republic, today in search of of a ticket to the Budapest 2023 World Championships. Two weeks ago in Lome, Togo, Nigeria’s 4x100m men team ran 38.72 seconds to move a step closer to the qualification spot. They improved to 38.56 seconds during the semifinal of the Deji Tinubu/Lagos Series on Friday at Yaba College of Technology, only to flop in the final of the event, running 38.78 seconds to remain in the 17th position on the qualification race. Their women counterparts succeeded at Yabatech, grabbing the 4x400m ticket to bring to three the number of relay events the country has secured so far. Team Nigeria had secured qualification in the women’s 4x100m and the mixed relay.
Pauw proud of Ireland after narrow loss in World Cup debut
Ireland may have opened their World Cup debut with a 1-0 loss to co-hosts Australia, but coach Vera Pauw was proud of her 22nd-ranked team.
Calvin Bassey sees Rangers transfer sell on take Saudi twist as sneering Rafael van der Vaart offers Ajax exit help
He is wanted in London at Rangers' detriment - but the Fulham pursuit of Calvin Bassey has hit a Saudi Arabian hurdle amid more cynical criticism.
Steph Catley nets winner for Australia against Ireland
Steph Catley ensured co-hosts Australia opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland despite the absence of star striker Sam Kerr.
Australia captain Kerr ruled out of two World Cup games with injury
Stand-in captain Steph Catley said Sam Kerr still played a vital role in Australia's 1-0 win over Ireland, despite the totemic striker being ruled out of the Women's World Cup opener by injury.
What to know for the Women's World Cup
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