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The Latest Breaking News from Nigeria

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

‘We were unlucky’: Tony Gustavsson defends training methods after injuries rock Matildas

Mary Fowler and defender Aivi Luik have been ruled out of the Women’s World Cup clash with Nigeria after sustaining mild concussions in training

The Guardian - AU

Nigeria's suspended Central Bank governor appears in court more than a month after his arrest

Nigeria's suspended Central Bank governor has appeared in court in the economic hub of Lagoon on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and live ammunition

The Independent UK

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What is a Q Collar? Device seen on pitch at Women’s World Cup 2023

Canada player Quinn seen wearing device during game with Nigeria

Evening Standard

Suspended Nigerian central bank governor denies firearm charges

The central bank chief, Nigeria’s longest-serving, has been suspended since June 10 and in state custody.

Al Jazeera

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Gabe Vincent would prefer winning a gold medal for Nigeria than an NBA championship

While winning an NBA championship is the pinnacle for most basketball players, new Lakers guard Gabe Vincent says one thing would top that.

USA Today Sports Media Group

‘We’re a team of 23’: Matildas rally around Sam Kerr as injured star sits out training

Matildas striker and captain remains sidelined with calf injury and will miss Australia’s pool game against Nigeria on Thursday

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Fulham set to strengthen defence by signing Ajax’s Calvin Bassey for £18m

The 23-year-old Nigeria international will discuss personal terms after Fulham agreed a fee with Ajax despite interest from Brighton

Al Jazeera

Desiree Ellis: How a trailblazing coach lifted S African football

Once sacked from her day job after playing for South Africa, she’s now leading Banyana Banyana at the Women’s World Cup.

The Independent UK

England women 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

FIFA Women’s World Cup fixtures and full schedule

The 2023 World Cup kicks off this weekend with England one of the favourites after summer success at the Euros

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The Independent UK

Today at the Women’s World Cup: Aitana Bonmati dazzles as Spain make strong start

Spain and Switzerland were comfortable winners, but Canada could not see off Nigeria.

The Independent UK

England women 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 Guardian - AU

Christine Sinclair has penalty saved as Nigeria hold Canada to goalless draw

Super Falcons’ goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie puts in player of the match performance to defy Canada a first-game win

AAP

Nigeria deny Canada, Sinclair in tense WWC stalemate

Chiamaka Nnadozie has saved Christine Sinclair's second-half penalty as Nigeria held Olympic champions Canada to a 0-0 draw in Melbourne.

The Guardian - US

Nigeria 0-0 Canada: Women’s World Cup 2023 Group B – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Canada and Nigeria played out a goalless draw in their World Cup opener at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium

Al Jazeera

Nigeria vs Canada preview: Women’s World Cup 2023

Nigeria and Canada, two talented teams who have underperformed at recent tournaments, will face each other on Friday.

Sports Illustrated

Injured Australia Star Sam Kerr to Miss Opening Games of Women’s World Cup

The 29-year-old forward sustained a calf injury on the eve of the tournament and will miss games against Ireland and Nigeria.

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