They became the third African country to win at the 2023 World Cup after Nigeria’s 3-2 win against Australia and Morocco’s 1-0 win over South Korea...
Substitute Tanaka’s sensational 82nd minute goal came after a sizzling solo run from the touchline that turned the defence inside out.
Asides from Deborah Abiodun, who is still serving a suspension, Nigeria do not have injury problems going into the clash. Asisat Oshoala, the scorer of the...
But Morocco held on for a gritty win that left South Korea facing an early exit from Group H, having failed to get even one shot...
The Philippines, who themselves marked their World Cup debut with a famous win against New Zealand, also went into their final match eyeing up the knockouts.
Defender Michelle Alozie agreed, saying it was wrong that their draw with Canada and win over Australia had been called surprise results by many.
Selma Bacha swung in a corner from the right seven minutes from time and Renard — who had been a pre-match injury doubt — appeared unmarked...
Colombia face two-time former World Cup champions Germany in Sydney with a place in the last 16 in Australia and New Zealand in sight.
The Falcons will face the Republic of Ireland next Monday in their final group game and they need only a point to advance to the knockout...
She scored in her debut World Cup in 2015 against Sweden; in 2019 against South Korea; and now in 2023 against Australia.