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

England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Nigeria on penalties

The Independent UK

Much-needed payout grows to life-altering levels for tiny teams that advance in Women's World Cup

Players who reached the knockout round of the Women’s World Cup got larger individual bonuses that can be life-changing to many of them

The Independent UK

Local businesses in northern Nigeria feel the sting of regional sanctions against neighboring Niger

A decision by a bloc of West African nations to shut down their borders with Niger as a way of sanctioning its coup plotters is harming local businesses in northern Nigeria, where a cross-border economy has boomed for years

The Independent UK

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Nigeria says 'all options are on the table' to resolve crisis in Niger

Nigeria slaps fresh sanctions on the military junta in Niger as it says 'all options are on the table' to restore President Bazoum to power, nearly two weeks after the coup d'etat. Also in this edition: Despite an opposition boycott, voters in CAR overwhemlingly endorse a new constitution, paving the…

France 24

England's Lauren James sorry for Women's World Cup stamp

England's forward, Lauren James, issued an apology for her actions during the Women's World Cup last 16 game against Nigeria.

The Times of India

Niger coup: why an Ecowas-led military intervention is unlikely

Hopes are fading for a quick resolution of Niger’s coup or the potential use of force by the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) to free Nigerien president Mohammed Bazoum and restore him to power.

The Conversation

These videos do not show foreign troops intervening in Niger

Following the July 26 military coup in Niger, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) issued an ultimatum demanding a return to constitutional order. After the ultimatum expired on the evening of August 6, Nigeriens feared an imminent military intervention. In this context, several misleading videos began to circulate…

France 24

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Lauren James apologises for Lionesses red card with vow to ‘learn from my experience’

Lauren James has apologised for her red card in England’s last-16 win over Nigeria at the Women’s World Cup.

Evening Standard

Lauren James made a stupid mistake – but we need to have more compassion

England forward lost composure against Nigeria but people need to take into account that players are human beings too

The Guardian - UK

Lauren James apologises after World Cup red card

The England star apologised to Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie after her sending off in the Women’s World Cup last-16

The Independent UK

Lauren James apologises to Michelle Alozie and vows to learn from incident

The England forward was sent off for standing on the back of the Nigeria defender.

The Independent UK

Lionesses: When the going got tough, captain Millie Bright got going

When Lauren James was sent off after 87 minutes in Brisbane yesterday, England's World Cup hopes were in the balance.

Evening Standard

It’s done – Millie Bright says England have moved on from Lauren James red card

Bright, who was sent off at the 2019 World Cup, feels it is important that James “has her space and lets her emotions settle”.

The Independent UK

Lauren James: Lionesses captain Millie Bright says squad will rally round defender after red card

Lionesses captain Millie Bright has defended Lauren James after her red card against Nigeria and said the England squad will rally round the young Chelsea star.

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Al Jazeera

The rise, fall and rise again of Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s new security chief

Will Ribadu, celebrated in his first stint in government, succeed in his second or see his reputation dip again?

The Independent UK

Lucy Bronze says Lauren James ‘feels bad’ over red card against Nigeria

James will miss at least her side’s quarter-final clash with either Colombia or Jamaica after she was sent off late in Monday night’s match.

The Independent UK

Why Lauren James must be protected, not vilified, after World Cup red

The 21-year-old needs to learn her lesson after a moment of madness almost cost the Lionesses against Nigeria – but English football has come a long way since its David Beckham moment in 1998

The Independent UK

In World Cup of revolving problems, Sarina Wiegman has another to solve

The England manager admitted she has ‘never experienced so many problems’ as Lauren James faces being suspended for the rest of the World Cup

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The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup LIVE: Reaction as England learn quarter-final opponent

Colombia defeated Jamaica in the Women’s World Cup last-16, setting up a quarter-final clash against England, while France hammered Morocco

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

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

Nigeria team forced to ‘share beds’ as players slam lack of support after Women’s World Cup exit

Nigeria forward Ifeoma Onumonu said the Super Falcons were being held back due to a lack of resources after the penalty shoot-out defeat to England

France 24

Niger left in limbo as ECOWAS dithers on military intervention

The West African bloc's deadline for military intervention in Niger lapsed on Sunday and while ECOWAS has signalled they will pursue diplomatic solutions, military action remains on the table. Aside from the potential catastrophic loss of life, there are practical, political, strategic and legal reasons why an intervention is potentially…

WEKU

England beats Nigeria despite a red card, and Australia advances as Sam Kerr returns

The quarterfinal bracket is nearly set at the Women's World Cup. England beat Nigeria on penalty kicks after a red card for Lauren James, and two great Australia goals sent Denmark packing.

The Guardian - UK

England + red card + penalty shootout = World Cup victory

In today’s Football Daily: England somehow squeak through, Salah’s Mr 1% and Luton bring the chaos

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