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2023 FIFA Women's World Cup: Round of 16 set to be most exciting pool in history

Live Soccer TV · 8 months ago

The round of 16 has now been set, and with some surprises along the way, it's likely this will be the most exciting knockout rounds fans have ever seen.

Electric England crush China 6-1 to book last-16 clash with Nigeria

AFP · 8 months ago

Lauren James scored twice and played a starring role as European champions England swept past shellshocked China 6-1 on Tuesday and into a Women's World Cup last-16 clash with Nigeria.

Nigeria 'destined for something special' at World Cup, coach says

AFP · 8 months ago

Nigeria are "destined for something special" at the Women's World Cup, their coach Randy Waldrum has said, after reaching the last 16 and a likely clash with England.

Draw with Ireland puts Nigeria through to last 16

AFP · 8 months ago

Nigeria booked their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Monday when they drew 0-0 with Ireland to finish second behind co-hosts Australia in Group B.

Don't underestimate us, warns Nigeria World Cup coach

AFP · 8 months ago

Coach Randy Waldrum said his Nigeria team had been "underestimated and underappreciated"

Most-watched soccer games in the USA: July 17-23, 2023

Live Soccer TV · 8 months ago

The FIFA Women's World Cup dominates this list but Lionel Messi's Inter Miami debut was one of the three most-watched games in the USA last week.

Asisat Oshoala sets unique record in Nigeria's stunning win over Australia

Live Soccer TV · 8 months ago

The Nigerian ace was on fire as her goal secured a crucial win for Nigeria against Australia on matchday two.

Nigeria fight back to stun World Cup co-hosts Australia 3-2

AFP · 8 months ago

Second-half goals from Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala gave Nigeria a stunning 3-2 win over Australia at the Women's World Cup on Thursday to leave the co-hosts in danger of an early exit.

Australia vs Nigeria: Team news, broadcast options, preview for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup tie

Live Soccer TV · 8 months ago

The Matildas look to make it back-to-back wins in this competition but should face a tough test against Africa's heavyweights. Here is a preview of Thursday's showdown.

Nigeria wary of Australia's World Cup 'weapons' despite injuries

AFP · 8 months ago

Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum warned Wednesday that a depleted Australia still have plenty of "weapons"

Forest sign Nigeria defender Aina

AFP · 9 months ago

Nottingham Forest signed Nigeria defender Ola Aina on a free transfer on Saturday after his departure from Torino.

Nigerian hero denies Canada but no Philippines World Cup fairytale

AFP · 9 months ago

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was the hero for Nigeria to earn them a point against Canada at the Women's World Cup on Friday but there was to be no fairytale debut for the Philippines.

Sinclair penalty saved as Olympic champions Canada held by Nigeria

AFP · 9 months ago

Christine Sinclair had a penalty saved as Olympic champions Canada were held 0-0 in their opener by Nigeria, who saw Deborah Abiodun pick up the first red card of this Women's World Cup.

Nigeria vs Canada: Team news, broadcast options, preview for 2023 WWC clash - July 20

Live Soccer TV · 9 months ago

Both Canada and Nigeria will be looking to get their respective tournaments off on the right foot when they clash on Thursday, July 20th.

Barcelona's Oshoala leads World Cup charge for ever-present Nigeria

AFP · 9 months ago

Sporting a pair of sunglasses, Asisat Oshoala celebrated Barcelona's UEFA Champions League triumph with her team-mates in early June, but Nigeria was already on her mind.

Iheanacho grabs late winner as Nigeria qualify for Cup of Nations

AFP · 10 months ago

Victor Osimhen scored twice and Kelechi Iheanacho snatched an added-time winner as Nigeria edged Sierra Leone 3-2 in an Africa Cup of Nations thriller on Sunday to qualify for the finals.

Iwobi says Nigeria will bounce back after shock loss to Guinea-Bissau

AFP · 1 year ago

Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi promised that Nigeria will bounce back after suffering a shock 1-0 home loss to Guinea-Bissau on Friday in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Guinea-Bissau upset Nigeria in Cup of Nations qualifier

AFP · 1 year ago

Nigeria lost 1-0 at home to Guinea-Bissau on Friday in one of the biggest shocks in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying history.

Nigeria's Rivers top CAF Cup group after win with 10 men

AFP · 1 year ago

Nigerian club Rivers United went top of their CAF Confederation Cup group on Sunday by beating DC Motema Pembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 despite having a player red-carded.