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…