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

England had Lauren James sent off late on as their World Cup last-16 clash with Nigeria ended 0-0 after normal time. The 21-year-old forward, star of the Lionesses’ group stage matches with three goals and three assists, was dismissed in the 87th ...

07 Aug 2023 at 10:45

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Atalanta’s hat-trick hero Ademola Lookman pleased with his progress in Italy

Ademola Lookman reflected on his Europa League final heroics by insisting he always imagined starring on such a stage when starting his career at Charlton. Lookman became the first player to score a final hat-trick in the competition as Atalanta ...

23 May 2024 at 02:41

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It’s done – Millie Bright says England have moved on from Lauren James red card

Captain Millie Bright insists England have already moved on from learning they would lose Lauren James for at least Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final after the forward was sent off late in the last-16 victory over Nigeria. The 21-year-old was ...

08 Aug 2023 at 12:09

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Nigeria beat South Africa on penalties to reach AFCON final after VAR drama

Nigeria reached an eighth Africa Cup of Nations final after winning a drama-fuelled last-four clash with South Africa on penalties. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero for Nigeria after he saved efforts by Teboho Mokoena and Evidence ...

07 Feb 2024 at 20:27

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Captain William Troost-Ekong leads by example with winning penalty for Nigeria

A William Troost-Ekong penalty gave Nigeria a 1-0 victory over hosts Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday. The Nigeria captain struck from the spot early in the second half in Abidjan as the Super Eagles claimed their ...

18 Jan 2024 at 19:32

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Joe Aribo fulfils Premier League ambition with move to Southampton

Joe Aribo says his switch from Rangers to Southampton on a four-year deal has fulfilled a lifelong ambition to play in the Premier League. Aribo, who scored 26 goals in 149 appearances for Rangers following his 2019 move from ...

09 Jul 2022 at 20:04

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Keira Walsh could return for last-16 clash with Nigeria – Sarina Wiegman

Keira Walsh could make a stunning return for England’s last-16 World Cup clash against Nigeria. Walsh was carried off on a stretcher late in the first half of the Lionesses’ 28 July victory over Denmark, with fears that the ...

06 Aug 2023 at 16:18

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

The Republic of Ireland secured their first Women’s World Cup point as they concluded their debut major tournament campaign with a 0-0 draw against Nigeria, who advance to the last 16 as Group B runners-up. Courtney ...

31 Jul 2023 at 13:17

Lucy Bronze says Lauren James ‘feels bad’ over red card against Nigeria

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Lucy Bronze: Lauren James ‘obviously disappointed’ after Nigeria red card

England defender Lucy Bronze revealed she made a post-match beeline to console “upset” Lauren James after the forward was shown what could be a World Cup-ending red card in the Lionesses’ nervy last 16 victory over ...

08 Aug 2023 at 07:31

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Sebastien Haller scores late winner as hosts Ivory Coast crowned AFCON champions

Cancer survivor Sebastien Haller inspired hosts Ivory Coast to their third Africa Cup of Nations title with a late winner to seal a 2-1 comeback victory over Nigeria in Abidjan. Five of the last six host nations ...

11 Feb 2024 at 22:43

Doncaster Belles: England’s Millie Bright had quality ‘right from the beginning’

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Doncaster Belles reflect on Millie Bright’s ‘quality’ ahead of last-16 clash

The former club president of Doncaster Rovers Belles has reflected on the progression of Lionesses captain Millie Bright, saying: “You could see right from the beginning the quality that she had.” Sheila ...

07 Aug 2023 at 15:25

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England edge past Nigeria on penalties after Lauren James sees red

Chloe Kelly added another memorable moment to her Lionesses career as her spot-kick secured 10-woman England a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic shoot-out with Nigeria in Brisbane. ...

07 Aug 2023 at 12:05

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