Nigeria Women

Nicknamed the "Super Falcons", Nigeria has been the top women's national team in Africa for decades. They've won 11 of 13 Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

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England stars vow to rally round Lauren James after World Cup sending off

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England’s players will rally round Lauren James after her “Beckhamesque moment of madness” in the team’s penalty shoot-out…

Aug 7, 2023

William and Kate praise England for reaching Women’s World Cup quarter-finals

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The Prince and Princess of Wales have congratulated the Lionesses after they secured a place in the Women’s World…

Aug 7, 2023

Chloe Kelly calls England ‘special team’ after shoot-out win against Nigeria

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Chloe Kelly hailed England as a “special team” as she once again proved to be the match-winner by scoring the…

Aug 7, 2023

England edge past Nigeria on penalties after Lauren James sees red

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Chloe Kelly added another memorable moment to her Lionesses career as her spot-kick secured 10-woman England a place in the…

Aug 7, 2023

England overcome Lauren James red card to scrape past Nigeria on penalties

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Substitute Chloe Kelly added another memorable moment to her Lionesses CV when her spot-kick secured 10-woman England a place in…

Aug 7, 2023

England lose Lauren James to red card as Nigeria last-16 tie goes to extra time

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England had Lauren James sent off late on as their World Cup last-16 clash with Nigeria ended 0-0 after normal…

Aug 7, 2023

Leicestershire-born Ashleigh Plumptre out to beat England at Women’s World Cup

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Ex-England youth international Ashleigh Plumptre insists it was a simple choice to switch allegiances to Nigeria, who on Monday night…

Aug 6, 2023

Keira Walsh back in team training as England prepare for Nigeria clash

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England midfielder Keira Walsh is back in team training ahead of their Women’s World Cup last-16 tie with Nigeria.…

Aug 6, 2023

England v Nigeria: Lowdown on the Super Falcons ahead of World Cup last-16 clash

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England will face Nigeria in Brisbane on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup.…

Aug 2, 2023

Today at the World Cup: Co-hosts cruise as Japan stun Spain to top their group

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Co-hosts Australia cruised into the last 16 while Spain were stunned by Japan. The Republic of Ireland secured their first…

Jul 31, 2023

Ireland earn first Women’s World Cup point by holding Nigeria to goalless draw

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The Republic of Ireland secured their first Women’s World Cup point as they concluded their debut major tournament campaign…

Jul 31, 2023

Today at the World Cup: Australia rocked by Nigeria as Portugal earn first win

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Nigeria sprung a shock at the World Cup on Thursday as they fought back from a goal down to beat…

Jul 27, 2023