Chiamaka Nnadozie was named Player of the Match after helping Nigeria’s Super Falcons to a 0-0 draw against Canada in their 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup Group B opening game. Nnadozie was the standout performer in the second game in Group B after putting up a five-star display. The 22-year-old marked her performance with a brilliant penalty save early in the second half. It was the third meeting between the […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons held Canada to a 0-0 draw in their Group B opener at the 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The result means after three meetings, the Super Falcons are still unbeaten against Canada at the women’s World Cup (one win and two draws). Chiamaka Nnadozie, who was the busiest of the two goalkeepers, saved a penalty early in the second half. The Falcons […]
The FIFA women's world cup had it's maiden edition in China 1991 and has since been a quadrennial tournament, seeing five countries lifting the trophy in eight different occasions. The ninth FIFA women's world cup kicked off earlier today which saw co-host New Zealand secure a one nil victory over 1995 champions Norway, while co-host Australia also saw of Republic of Ireland with the same goal margin. As the FIFA […]
Brazilian civil servants can report to work up to four hours late - two hours after the end of matches - when the national side play in the 2023 Women's World Cup. The competition gets under way on Thursday in Australia and New Zealand. Brazil play their opening game on Monday against Panama in Adelaide. "On days when the games are held at 7:30am, the working hours will start at […]
Co-hosts New Zealand opened the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup in stunning style against Norway as they won on the global stage for the first time. On a memorable night in Auckland, the Football Ferns produced a huge upset after Hannah Wilkinson swept home Jacqui Hand's cross in front of an ecstatic crowd of 42,137 at Eden Park - a record for a football match in New Zealand. Even Ria […]
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have landed in Australia for the 2023 edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The showpiece will be held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20. Super Falcons defender Glory Ogbonna announced the team’s arrival on her Twitter handle. “Glory to God for safe landing 🛬🇦🇺.” The Randy Waldrum led side will have all their group matches in Australia. You can […]
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored a last-minute winner on his historic night as he became the first men's player to win 200 international caps in their Euro 2024 qualifying win over Iceland. The 38-year-old turned home Goncalo Inacio's header from close range. The goal was initially ruled out for an Inacio offside but was awarded by the video assistant referee. That was Ronaldo's 123rd international goal, extending his world record. […]
Croatia missed out on their first international trophy after losing on penalties to Spain in the Nations League final. Dani Carvajal calmly chipped home the winning effort to seal a 5-4 victory on spot-kicks after Unai Simon had saved from Bruno Petkovic. The contest in Rotterdam had finished goalless after extra time. It is Spain's first international trophy for 11 years, since their victory at Euro 2012. "We're so happy, […]
