Tag: Womens World Cup
FIFA approves 48 teams for Women’s World Cup from 2031
The 48-team World Cup will adopt a 12-group format, increasing the total number of matches from 64 to 104 –…
We’re ready to host U-20 Women’s World Cup – Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has reiterated the state government's readiness to host the FIFA Under-20 Women's soccer competition…
England coach says ashamed of Cameroon’s Lionesses
England manager Phil Neville said he was “completely and utterly ashamed” of Cameroon’s behaviour after his side beat the Lionesses…
Women’s World Cup: IFAB says no booking for goalies offline during penalties
Goalkeepers at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in France will not be booked for stepping off the goal-line during…
Super Falcons in trouble as Cameroon beat New Zealand to reach Round of 16
Nigeria's Super Falcons have officially qualified for the round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup in France…
Argentina earns first point in Women’s World Cup history against Japan
Japan began their quest to reach a third straight final with a poor goalless draw as Argentina claimed a suprise…
FIFA doubles prize money for 2019 Women’s World Cup
FIFA will raise the prize money for the Women’s World Cup from 15 million dollars to 30 million dollars.
France 2019: U.S. to defend Women’s World Cup title
The World champions, the U.S. will have a chance to defend their title at the 2019 Women’s World Cup after…
Equatorial Guinea banned from 2019 Women’s World Cup
Equatorial Guinea have been expelled from the 2019 Women's World Cup in France for fielding 10 ineligible players and using…
Women’s World Cup: 19 teams battle for 2 tickets
Nineteen teams will battle it out for the two slots to represent Africa at the final tournament of the FIFA…
The Declining Fortunes Of Female Soccer
The fortunes of Nigerian female soccer have been on the decline in the last few years with little or no…
US beat Japan 5-2 to win third Women’s World Cup title
Carli Lloyd became the first woman to score a hattrick in a World Cup final as she inspired the United…
Women’s W.Cup: USA beat China 1-0, progress to semis
A second half goal from Carli Lloyd put the United States into the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup for…
Why Falcons, Flying Eagles Failed At World Cups
FIFA licensed agent Princely Nwanfor in this interview gives reasons the Super Falcons and the Flying Eagles crashed out of…
Sweden Coach Rejects Falcon’s Job
Though the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has not made it official to hire Sweden coach, Pia Sundhage has said she…
Swedes hold USA in Women’s World Cup
Winnipeg (Canada) (AFP) – The United States, among the tournament favourites, were held to a goalless draw by Sweden as…
African Power: Cameroun thrash Ecuador 6-0
Cameroon on Monday restored some pride for Africa when it defeated Ecuador 6-0 in the battle of debutants in Vancouver,…
Women’s W/Cup: Sweden Vow To Beat Falcons
Coach of the Sweden women’s team, Pia Sundhage, has declared that their Group D opener against Nigeria at the World…
Falcons’ Dede Eyes World Cup Glory
Super Falcons goalkeeper Precious Dede has said that she is now focused on doing well at the Women’s World Cup…
2015 Women’s World Cup: ‘Falcons Fear No Foe’
Taiwo Adelu Goalkeeper of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Precious Dede, has warned that the team won’t be scared of any opposition…
Flamingoes Vow To Stop France
Super Falcons’ assistant coach, Samson Unuanel is positive Flamingoes will dump the French foes, Les Bleuettes in today’s quarterfinal clash…
Esin Warns Flamingoes Ahead Colombia Clash
Nigeria’s Flamingoes have been warned not to let the 11-0 bashing of Azerbaijan get into their heads and fail to…
Chiejine Tips Flamingoes For Q/Final
After watching national female U-17 team played 1-1 with Canada in the opening match of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup,…
Can Flamingoes Fly Again?
With football loving Nigerians yet to come to terms with the inability of the Falconets to return from the just…
Ikhana Gives Super Falcons New Face
The new Super Falcons’ coach, Kadiri Ikhana, is gradually restoring the confidence that the ardent football-loving Nigerian fans used to…
Flamingoes Book World Cup Ticket
Nigeria’s Flamingoes have booked their place in the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup slated for Azerbaijan. Nigeria’s ticket came…
U-17 Women W/Cup Qualifier: Kenyan Girls Scared Of Flamingoes —NFF
The Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, has said that Kenya’s U-17 female team are afraid of their Nigerian counterparts, the Flamingoes,…
U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Abeokuta To Host Nigeria, Kenya Tie
Nigeria’s Flamingoes will host their Kenyan counterparts for the second leg of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture at…
Our Target For Flamingoes Is World Cup —Green
Still in the excitement of winning the first competitive game in 2012 when the Flamingoes beat Kenyan girls 2-0 in…
U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: 30 Players For Falconets Camp
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has invited 30 players to the camp of the U-20 women national team, the Falconets,…