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  • 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: See all qualified teams for semi-final

    2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: See all qualified teams for semi-final

    The 2023 FIFA World Cup currently ongoing in Australia and New Zealand  has reached the semi-final stage and all four teams have emerged.

    Spain, Sweden, Australia, and England are the last teams left in the tournament.

    Spain booked their place in the semi-final after defeating the Netherlands in extra-time, and Sweden followed suit much later after beating Japan by 2-1.

    Japan’s elimination meant that there will be a new champion in this edition in Australia and New Zealand as all past winners have been sent packing.

    Hosts Australia eliminated France after an agonizing penalty shootout. The match ended goalless after extra time and was settled from the spot, with the shootout going to a 10th kick. England meanwhile complete the semi-final line-up by beating Colombia 1-2.

    The first semi-final between Spain and Sweden will be played on Tuesday 15 August at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, kicking off at the local time 8 p.m. NZST (4 a.m. EDT / 1 a.m. PDT) or 10:00 hours CEST for viewers watching in Spain or Sweden.

    Australia will tackle England in the second Semi-Final on Wednesday 16 August at Accor Stadium (Stadium Australia), Sydney.

  • Nigeria vs England: Supercomputer predicts winner

    Nigeria vs England: Supercomputer predicts winner

    Super computer has predicted the outcome of the round of 16  match between Nigeria and England today in Brisbane.

    The Three Lionesses, who boast quarter-final appearances in 1995, 2007, and 2011, are flying high as Group D winners, eager to test their mettle against Nigeria, the Group B runners-up.

    The Super Falcons have remained undefeated after claiming an impressive victory over co-hosts Australia and draws against Olympic champions Canada and Ireland.

    But the Super computer has predicted that the Three Lionesses will beat Nigeria’s super Falcons to the quarter-final ticket today, Monday.

    The statistical giant has combined betting market odds and their in-house power rankings to forecast that England will beat Nigeria.

    It predicts a 79.65% probability of England’s triumph over the Super Falcons in the upcoming bout.

    Sarina Wiegman’s English squad has been hailed as the favourites to lift the 2023 World Cup trophy, bolstering their odds as the team to watch.

    On the other hand, Nigeria’s chances of claiming the title, while still existent, are pegged at a slim 0.49%.

     

  • 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Netherlands send South Africa parking

    2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Netherlands send South Africa parking

    The Bayana Bayana of South Africa was shown the way out of the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing 2-0 to European side, Netherlands on Sunday.

    The South African ladies conceded early in the encounter when a failed clearance in the ninth minute gifted Jill Roord an easy header into an open net and the Dutch midfielder’s fourth goal of the tournament.

    Despite that setback the South Africans kept up the fight and had plenty of chances.

    South Africa captain, Thembi Kgatlana was a thorn in the flesh of the Dutch defenders as she kept firing shots on target but got denied by a series of strong saves from Dutch goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar.

    Shortly after the second half began, Dutch winger Lieke Martens saw a goal disallowed for offside.

    But the South Africans then saw their fate sealed in the 68th minute after what should have been an easily saveable strike by Lineth Beerensteyn slipped through Kaylin Swart’s hands into the back of the net, the latter slamming her hands onto the pitch in frustration.

    But the South Africans then saw their fate sealed in the 68th minute after what should have been an easily saveable strike by Lineth Beerensteyn slipped through Kaylin Swart’s hands into the back of the net, the latter slamming her hands onto the pitch in frustration.

  • 2023 FIFA World Cup: The match against Ireland today will be our toughest – Falcons goalie, Nnadozie

    2023 FIFA World Cup: The match against Ireland today will be our toughest – Falcons goalie, Nnadozie

    Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has predicted that the last group match against Ireland  at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup,will be the toughest game for them.

    The West African ladies having gotten four points in two games needs to avoid defeat to make it to the next round of the competition in Australia.

    While Ireland are out of the competition after losing two matches, the goalkeeper says the Europeans won’t be a walkover.

    “Well, I think this would be the toughest game because Ireland, they’ve lost two games, so our game against them will be their last game. So they would want to come out strong,” she told Channels Television ahead of Monday’s Group B clash.

    “They would want to play, play out everything. They would want to get a win before going. And to us, this is a game we really need to qualify [for the next stage]. We either need a draw or a win. So I think we just have to keep the mental cool.

    “We don’t need to rush anything. We just have to take our time and do what we know how to do best. And I think we have to work harder, you know, to get a win in this game.”

    The Super Falcons went into the tournament with squabbles about bonuses overshadowing their preparations. Ranked lowest in Group B, many fans and pundits did not fancy Nigeria’s chances in the competition.

    But with four points from two games – including the win against co-hosts Australia – shooting them up to the zenith of the Group B standings, the goaltender has partly pinned the performances to the unity in the team.

    “For the past few months, we’ve been going for international friendlies. Sometimes when you know there is a victory ahead of you, you have to prepare ahead. So, there is one love in the team,” the Paris FC player added.

    “The spirit is high, the morale is high. There is unity. We’ve been working on this for so many months, you know, and I think if we are not able to put it through, it means that we’ve not been doing something. So, it shows we’ve been working and this team is a really good team.”

  • FIFA Women WC: Oparanozie close to full fitness as Aussie captain Kerr still uncertain

    FIFA Women WC: Oparanozie close to full fitness as Aussie captain Kerr still uncertain

    Nigeria’s power forward Desire Oparanozie could play some part in Thursday’s cracker with the co-hosts at the Lang Park, as she appears to have substantially recovered from the injury she copped on the last day of the final training camp in Gold Coast, days to the FIFA World Cup.

    She trained on her own, kicking the ball on the side of the pitch as the other 21 players were drilled by Waldrum and his assistants. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, who saved a penalty taken by non-pareil Christine Sinclair and won the MVP award on the day, was allowed off perhaps to relax her nerves.

    The China-based star could play some part in Thursday’s game, with the need to get goals and the knock to Asisat Oshoala.

    The technical crew also have the versatile Jennifer Echegini on the roster, as well as Uchenna Kanu.

    Meanwhile, Australia captain Sam Kerr is still doubtful for the clash as she continues to nurse the injury that ruled her out of the first game against the Irish.

  • FIFA Women’s WC: Super Falcons travel to Melbourne ahead clash against Canada

    FIFA Women’s WC: Super Falcons travel to Melbourne ahead clash against Canada

    The Super Falcons of Nigeria will leave Brisbane to travel to Melbourne on Thursday morning for their opening clash against Canada at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup clash.

    The West African ladies will lodge at the Marriott Hotel, Avenger Park in Melbourne ahead of their opening game against Canada on Friday morning.

    The encounter is billed to take place at the at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in the early hours of Friday morning.

    The players and their officials will however return back to the Sofitel Hotel Central Hotel, Brisbane immediately after the game.

    The Super Falcons remaining two group games against Australia and Republic of Ireland will take place at the Brisbane Stadium.

    Both matches will kick-off at 11am Nigeria time.

    The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand will start on Thursday and will run through August 20.

    Morocco, Zambia, Nigeria and South Africa will defend the colors of the continent during the 2023 FIFA World Cup.

  • FIFA WWC: Super Falcons camp bubbles as Francisca Ordega arrives Australia

    FIFA WWC: Super Falcons camp bubbles as Francisca Ordega arrives Australia

    Super Falcons camp in Australia is bubbling with life with the arrival of Francisca Ordega, who joined rest of her team mate on Saturday evening.

    With Ordega’s arrival at the Super Falcons camp, the number of players have risen to 22.

    Ordega’s arrival was announced on the Super Falcons Twitter handle.

    “Our camp in Gold Coast swelled with the arrival of CSKA Moscow star Francisca Ordega from Russia.
    We now have 22 players in Australia ??for the @FIFAWWC
    Still awaiting Rosengard midfielder Halimatu Ayinde from Sweden.

    However, defender Halimatu Ayinde is still being expected in camp.

    The Super Falcons are currently in Brisbane, Australia preparing for the quadrennial competition.

    Randy Waldrum’s side are drawn in Group B with Canada, Australia and Republic of Ireland.

  • FIFA Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons land in Australia for acclimatization, two players missing

    FIFA Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons land in Australia for acclimatization, two players missing

    The Super Falcons camp is bubbling but with the absence of two players, Francisca Ordega and Halimatu Ayinde who are yet to report to camp.

    The Super Falcons have already begun camping in Australia ahead of the start of the tournament holding in  Australia and New Zealand.

    In a Tweet on the Super Falcons handle, 21 players are already in camp for with the pair still being expected.

    “Camp Updates!

    “21 players are currently in Gold Coast, Australia ??, for our training preparations for the @FIFAWWC.

    “Still expected are Halimatu Ayinde and Francisca Ordega.”

    Players and officials of the Falcons arrive Australia on Tuesday, July 4.

    The nine-time African champions are in Group B with Australia, Canada and Republic of Ireland.