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How must Nigeria and Zambia improve before Paris?
ESPN runs the rule over Africa's women's Olympic football qualifiers, Nigeria and Zambia, and considers their chances in Paris, as well as what they need to do in order to make a deep run.
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Nigeria return to Olympics at last, breaking Banyana hearts
Nigeria's Super Falcons will return to the Olympic Games for the first time since 2008.
Soccer
Nigeria, Zambia women clinch final Olympic spots
Zambia and Nigeria locked up the last two spots in the women's football tournament at the Paris Olympics after winning two-legged playoffs in the fourth round of African qualifying.
Soccer
Can this Super Falcons team end a 16-year Olympics absence?
Sixteen years of hurt will be high on the minds of Nigeria's Super Falcons, going into their two-legged matchup against South Africa in the final round of football qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Michelle Alozie
Soccer
NWSL's Alozie balances soccer with cancer research
When Michelle Alozie isn't immersed in pediatric cancer research, she's starring for the Houston Dash and leading Nigeria on a quest for the Olympics.
Soccer
The NWSL's African era is here. Are you ready for it?
Gone are the days when African players were largely overlooked by NWSL clubs, with an influx of big names joining the American league this past offseason. But why now?
Nigeria
Soccer
Waldrum eyes Olympic spot after inking new Nigeria deal
Six months on from his last game with the Super Falcons, Randy Waldrum has returned to Nigeria's women's national team after agreeing a contract extension.
Asisat Oshoala
Soccer
Nigeria's Oshoala looks forward to new challenges at Bay FC
Bay FC's new signing Asisat Oshoala discusses what challenges she expects after joining the NWSL expansion team from Barcelona.
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Asisat Oshoala
Soccer
How Asisat Oshoala fits into the Bay FC puzzle
Sophie Lawson looks back at Asisat Oshoala's impact at Barcelona ahead of her move to NWSL expansion team Bay FC.
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Olympic Sports
Last year was mostly trash for Nigerian sport, but will 2024 be better?
Last year was the usual tale of bickering, near misses and scandals. In 2024, can Nigerian fans dream of at least some turnaround in fortunes? Let's predict.
Racheal Kundananji
Soccer
Watch out Banyana, Kundananji and the Copper Queens are coming for you
The Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers concluded in December, and the form of Zambia and Madrid CFF's Racheal Kundananji and co. should give champions South Africa some pause.
Soccer
The 50 best women's soccer players in the world, ranked!
After polling 32 of the world's brightest minds in women's soccer, from coaches and GMs to journalists, we rank the best 50 players for 2023.
Soccer
ESPN predicts Osimhen, Oshoala for African POTY at CAF Awards
The world of African football will honour the continent's star performers across the past 12 months during Monday's glittering awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco. Has ESPN's Ed Dove predicted the winners correctly?
Soccer
Can Malawi's Chawinga guide PSG to the French title ahead of Lyon?
Malawi's Tabitha Chawinga found top form for Paris Saint-Germain in November to claim first place in the African Women's Power Rankings.
Soccer
When will Nigeria keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie finally be lured away from Paris FC?
Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie impressed at the Women's World Cup earlier this year, and has been a wall for Paris FC this season. It's only a matter of time before the big leagues come sniffing about.
Nigeria
Soccer
Nigeria call up former England starlet Babajide for Olympic qualifiers
Nigeria have named former England U23 star Rinsola Babajide to the Super Falcons squad to face Ethiopia in Olympic qualifiers later this month, while fellow Brit Ashleigh Plumptre has been left out.
Nigeria
Soccer
Super Falcons show what Nigeria can achieve with a little less chaos
The Nigeria Football Federation needs to learn that poor organisation and planning guarantees failure -- not just for the Super Falcons to progress but for all the national teams under their care to do so.
Nigeria
Soccer
Nigeria in pay dispute after WWC exit - union
Global players' union FIFPro has confirmed it is assisting Nigeria's women's national team with its pursuit of bonus payments, camp allowances and expenses dating back to 2021.
FIFA Women's World Cup
'Lucky' England beat Nigeria on penalties despite James' red card
Tom Hamilton recaps the round of 16 dramatic clash from Brisbane between England and Nigeria, as the Lionesses advance to the quarterfinals at the Women's World Cup.
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Soccer
England edge Nigeria on pens after James red
England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a round-of-16 penalty shootout on Monday, with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive spot kick.
Nigeria
Soccer
How Nigeria have taken the World Cup by storm
Julien Laurens, Colin Udoh and Sophie Lawson detail how Nigeria have reached the World Cup knockout stages.
1:53
Soccer
Hamilton: Walsh fitness a huge boost for England's World Cup chances
Tom Hamilton reacts to the news that Keira Walsh is back in training for England ahead of their last-16 clash vs. Nigeria at the Women's World Cup.
1:24
Soccer
South Africa captain: Imagine what we could do with investment!
South Africa's Refiloe Jane and Kholosa Biyana speak on women's football development across Africa as South Africa, Nigeria and Morocco make it to the World Cup knockout stages.
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Nigeria must get past crafty James to reach rare World Cup quarterfinal
It has been nearly 25 years since Nigeria's Super Falcons made it to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Women's World Cup, and all that stands in their way of repeating that feat on Monday are Lauren James and England's Lionesses.
Lauren James
Soccer
Nigeria legend Akide warns to beware Lauren James and co.'s crafty play
Mercy Akide, who played in Nigeria's first-ever game against England in 1995, has warned the Super Falcons to beware England's sharp, technical game in midfield.
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2024 Women's Olympic Tournament Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 Team Leaders
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