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Bandits in Nigeria: how protection payments to militias escalate conflict in the north-west

North-western Nigeria has become increasingly violent. This is due to the activities of militias, known locally as “bandits”. These are loosely organised armed groups, reportedly over 120 factions with 28 to 2,500 members. They are now deadlier than the well-known Boko Haram, which operates in north-eastern Nigeria.

The Conversation

A Nigerian player for the Chargers got a sack in the first football game he’s ever played in

CJ Okoye had never played in an organized football game before. He ended up with a sack in a preseason game.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup semi-finals has been confirmed by the BBC and ITV

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Niger military to prosecute Mohamed Bazoum for ‘high treason’

Charges against Mohamed Bazoum come hours after a Nigerian delegation said Niger’s coup leaders were open to diplomacy.

Al Jazeera

Who and when do England play next? Lionesses’ route to the World Cup final

England are through to the World Cup semi-finals after coming from behind to beat Colombia

The Independent UK

How many games will Lauren James miss at Women’s World Cup after red card?

James was sent off in the Lionesses’ last-16 win over Nigeria for a stamp on Michelle Alozie

The Independent UK

Niger coup leader agrees to hold direct talks with ECOWAS: Nigerian scholar

Nigerian Islamic scholars meet Niger coup leaders as regional bloc ECOWAS explores options to restore civilian rule.

Al Jazeera

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Nigerian delegation says Niger junta is open to diplomacy

Coup leaders in Niger are open to diplomacy to resolve a standoff with West Africa's regional bloc, a group of senior Nigerian Islamic scholars said on Sunday after meeting the junta in Niamey.

Radio France Internationale

Niger junta is open to diplomacy, say Nigerian scholars

Coup leaders in Niger are open to diplomacy to resolve a standoff with West Africa's regional bloc, a group of senior Nigerian Islamic scholars said on Sunday after meeting the junta in Niamey. The delegation of religious leaders from Nigeria met with the junta-appointed Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine…

France 24

How many games will Lauren James miss at Women’s World Cup after red card?

James was sent off in the Lionesses’ last-16 win over Nigeria for a stamp on Michelle Alozie

The Independent UK

Who and when do England play next? Lionesses’ route to the World Cup final

England are through to the World Cup semi-finals after coming from behind to beat Colombia

The Independent UK

Back three may be best way for rejigged England to counter Colombia’s fire

Sarina Wiegman has to make biggest fix yet as England go into Women’s World Cup quarter-final without Lauren James

The Guardian - UK

Lioness Rachel Daly gives university team ‘almost instant credibility’ – coach

Ian Stone, from St John’s University women’s team, said his side practised penalties the day after Daly converted her spot-kick against Nigeria.

The Independent UK

How Wiegman replaces James will define the type of team England are

The manager faces a tactical and personnel conundrum going into the quarter-final against Colombia – but she is nothing if not prepared

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The Independent UK

England reach World Cup dividing line as Sarina Wiegman faces crunch decision

The quarter-finals of the World Cup are where the challengers are separated from the pretenders, as the Lionesses look for the ‘balance’ against Colombia that will reveal how far they can go

Evening Standard

Rachel Yankey column: Sarina Wiegman must freshen up England side for Colombia test

Beth England, Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly should all start Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final clash in Sydney, writes Lionesses legend

The Guardian - UK

Speed, angle and confidence: science behind Chloe Kelly’s powerful penalty

Lioness’s penalty against Nigeria makes Women’s World Cup record and beats fastest strike of Premier League last season

The Independent UK

How to watch England vs Colombia: TV channel and kick-off time for Women’s World Cup fixture

After surviving a major scare against Nigeria, England face another dangerous opponent in Colombia in the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals

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The Independent UK

Best is yet to come – Mary Earps sure England will improve for Colombia clash

The Lionesses will need to reach the final four without forward Lauren James.

The Independent UK

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

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup semi-finals has been confirmed by the BBC and ITV

The Conversation

Fans are finding out just how disappointing merchandise for women's football is

England goalkeeper Mary Earps was named player of the match in England’s victory over Nigeria in the Fifa Women’s World Cup. She has played a key role in England’s recent successes, not just at the World Cup but in previous tournaments. Her performances have made her a hero to her…

The Guardian - UK

Ten things you may have missed at the Women’s World Cup

From an unlucky mascot to Lorne Donaldson’s acrobatics, eye-catching moments that may have passed you by

Al Jazeera

Brothers at ‘war’: Niger citizens bear the brunt of ECOWAS sanctions

The diplomatic standoff between ECOWAS and Niger coup plotters has made life harder for Nigeriens.

The Guardian - UK

Lauren James gets two-game ban, clearing her for final if England get there

Lauren James has been given a two-game suspension for her stamp on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie

Evening Standard

England relief as Lauren James will return for Women’s World Cup final - if Lionesses make it

FIFA dish out two-game ban for young winger after red card against Nigeria

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