England forward Lauren James has been given a two-match ban by the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) for the red card against Nigeria. The 21-year-old was sent off in the Round of 16 encounter at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup for stamping on Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie. England progressed to the quarterfinals 4-2 on penalties. The dismissal …

Ivorien midfielder Franck Kessie on Wednesday joined Saudi Arabian outfit Al Ahli in a 12.5 million euro move from Barcelona, the teams announced. Al Ahly have already signed Brazilian star Roberto Firmino from Liverpool, Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Chelsea, and Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City. The 26-year-old spent one season at Barcelona after joining from AC Milan where he …

Some members of the Super Falcons to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand have arrived in the country following their elimination from the tournament against England on Monday. The Lionesses knocked Nigeria out 4-2 in a last-16 penalty shootout in Brisbane, with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive spot-kick after Desire Oparanozie and Michelle Alozie have …

Lagos State Government has assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of its preparedness to provide good sporting facilities and the enabling environment to boost the interest of Nigeria in co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with the Republic of Benin. While receiving CAF inspection team on a courtesy visit to the Government House, Alausa, Ikeja on Wednesday, the …

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen was forced to withdraw from the club’s training on Tuesday after suffering an injury to his right ankle. As reported by Italian journalist, Gianluca Di Marzio, Osimhen left the Napoli training session during their practice match after colliding with new signing Natan de Souza as he suffered a tough blow to his right ankle. He was …

The English Football Association have released a statement following Lauren James’ red card against Nigeria. James was dismissed in the second half of the match against the Super Falcons for stamping on Michelle Alozie. The Chelsea forward is handed an automatic one-game ban, which could be extended via FIFA’s disciplinary process. An FA spokesman said: “Lauren is really sorry for …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed as nothing more than a storm in a team cup, a statement issued by the world union of professional footballers (FIFPRO) on Tuesday calling on the Federation to pay players of the Super Falcons what they are owed. In a statement on Tuesday, which it said was on behalf of the Super Falcons, …

Nigerians across social media on Monday hailed the Super Falcons following their narrow elimination from the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s Word Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Leading the packs are President Bola Tinubu; former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki. Nigeria were defeated by England in the Round of 16 of the Women’s …

England stopped Nigeria’s Super Falcons from recording a feat for Africa as the first side from the continent to win a knockout match in the 32-year history (nine editions) of FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Three Lions triumphed over the African champions 4-2 on penalties in Brisbane, Australia on Monday. England will await the winners of Tuesday’s fixture involving Colombia …

The Netherlands advanced to the quarterfinals after a 2-0 win against South Africa at the FIFA Women’s World Cup holding in Australia and New Zealand. Goals on either side of the half from Jill Roord and Lineth Beerensteyn were enough to overcome a Banyana Banyana side, who always looked dangerous, but could not convert that threat into a goal. Bayana …