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Matildas’ attacking versatility means goals will come despite injuries

Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler scored just three goals in Australia’s seven matches this year – other players can step up against Nigeria

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023

International symposium on blockchain and AI in Hubballi today

At Hubballi, GK Law College is hosting an international symposium on Blockchain & AI, with speakers from Australia & Nigeria. The symposium aims to sensitise law students to the emerging challenges in the field. VC of KSLU, Registrar of KLE Technological University & KLE Society's Director will preside.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Women’s World Cup: Tony Gustavsson defends training methods after Australia injury crisis

Aivi Luik, Kyah Simon and Mary Fowler all ruled out of Nigeria game with decision still to be made on Sam Kerr

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2023

Crooked London solicitor must pay back £28m after laundering money

Bhadresh Gohil laundered vast sums plundered by James Ibori, a former Wickes cashier in Ruislip who became a state governor in Nigeria

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2023

Matildas wary of Nigerian threat in pivotal Women’s World Cup clash

Australia are not underestimating Nigeria as the host nation seek to secure passage through to the last 16 with victory in Brisbane

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2023

Nigeria's food insecurity: declaring a state of emergency isn't a real solution - here's what is

Nigerians doing their grocery shopping in July 2023 are paying 25% more for staple items than they did a year ago.

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2023

Nigeria's army increases troop numbers to tackle violence in Plateau State

A local official in Plateau State in Nigeria's restive north has said that at least 80,000 people have been displaced in the past three months by intercommunal violence. Attacks have been mounting since May. The army has reinforced security to end the clashes.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 24, 2023

Nigerian officials say 103 bodies from 2020 protests will be buried. Activists allege a cover-up

Authorities in Nigeria say more than 100 people who died in 2020 during protests against police brutality will soon be buried

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

When do England women play next? World Cup fixtures and route to the final

England will go into the World Cup as one of the tournament favourites after winning the Euros

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

Matildas goals will still flow without Sam Kerr, says Katrina Gorry

Australia insist they have the firepower to make a deep run at the Women’s World Cup with or without star striker Sam Kerr

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2023