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Niger: with a key deadline passed, Nigeria must take decisive steps to prevent a civil war in its neighborhood

The deadline set by the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) for the elected president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum – who was deposed in a coup on July 26 – to be reinstated to office has passed. West Africa is now bracing to see how Ecowas, which has threatened…

The Conversation · Aug 7, 2023

England stagger on at the World Cup – but towards destiny or the trapdoor?

Sarina Wiegman’s side were poor against Nigeria but still better at executing knockout football’s most important skill of all

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023

‘Beckhamesque’: Lauren James’ World Cup red card was ‘moment of madness’

Sarina Wiegman said Lauren James had ‘in a split second lost her emotions’ after the 21-year-old was sent off in England’s shootout win over Nigeria

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023

England players who have been sent off in World Cup knockout games

Lauren James’ red card against Nigeria was the first time England have progressed after going down to 10 players.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

England beat Nigeria on penalties to reach last eight as Australia oust Denmark

England moved into the quarter-finals at the women's World Cup on Monday following a penalty shoot-out win over Nigeria. Hours later hosts Australia set up a clash with either France or Morocco after they beat Denmark 2-0.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 7, 2023

Sarina Wiegman confident Lauren James will learn ‘huge lesson’ after red card in Lionesses last-16 win

England were down to ten players for extra-time after James’ stamp on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023

Will Lauren James play in the next match? What a red card means for her World Cup future

Nigeria game may or may not be the last at World Cup 2023 for Chelsea attacker

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023

Frustrated Lionesses handed major scare by Nigeria before familiar hero Chloe Kelly delivers again

England had to deal with a Lauren James red card and a penalty shootout as they beat Nigeria to reach the last-eight of the World Cup

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023

England 0-0 Nigeria: Women’s World Cup last 16 player ratings

Lauren James struggled then lost her head and Nigeria largely produced the better displays before England’s win on penalties

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023

William and Kate hail England’s ‘hard-fought’ passage to World Cup quarter-finals after penalties win over Nigeria

Downing Street congratulated the Lionesses for showing ‘grit and determination’

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023