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‘A breath of fresh air’: Nigeria’s World Cup run sparks joy back home

As a last-16 clash with England beckons, Nigeria’s Women’s World Cup run has thrilled a crisis-hit country.

Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2023

England vs Nigeria: Asisat Oshoala fully fit for Super Falcons for Women’s World Cup clash

Barcelona forward picked up knock towards end of club season

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2023

Sharpened England face a World Cup test with a different edge

The Lionesses came through a difficult group stage but face a dangerous opponent in Nigeria and Asisat Oshoala in the last-16

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

Keira Walsh returns to England training in Women’s World Cup boost

The Lionesses face Nigeria in Brisbane on Monday in the last-16

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

Striking Nigerian doctors to embark on nationwide protest over unmet demands by country's leader

Doctors from Nigerian public hospitals who have been on strike since last week say they will embark on a nationwide protest, accusing the country’s president of ignoring their demands for better work conditions

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023

England count on fluid back three and high press to keep Nigeria threat at bay

Sarina Wiegman’s tactical switch risks playing to their last-16 rivals’ strengths but her tight-knit defence should be up to the job

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023

Katie Zelem ready to run England midfield after seizing second chance

Manchester United player who feared she would not be part of squad is now getting her opportunity to shine

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023

Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie: ‘We believe in ourselves against England’

Nigeria’s effervescent goalkeeper tells Osasu Obayiuwana that she is relishing the World Cup last-16 tie having already made a huge impression at the tournament

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023

Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup last-16 has been announced by the BBC and ITV

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023

The Guardian view on the Niger putsch: regional pressure holds the key

Editorial: Big principles and large interests are at stake in efforts to reverse the July military takeover. Nigeria is right to take the lead

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023