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WWC: Australia complete epic comeback against Brazil

Ihesiulo Grace 14 June 2019

Australia have rallied from two goals down to seal a stunning 3-2 win over Brazil in their second group match at the Women’s World Cup. After a bright start from the Matildas, VAR was required to rule on a possible penalty for the green and gold in the 20th minute only for a handball earlier

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FIFA snubs Nigerian refs for Women’s World Cup

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2018 0

Only seven match officials from Africa will officiate at next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, according to a statement on the football governing body’s website. No Nigerian made the list that has Ethiopia’s Lidya Tafesse Abebe, Zambia’s Gladys Lengwe and Rwandan Mukansanga Salima, while Bernadettar Kwimbira (Malawi), Mary Njoroge (Kenya), Lidwine Rakotozafinoro

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FIFA doubles prize money for 2019 Women’s World Cup

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2018 0

FIFA will raise the prize money for the Women’s World Cup from 15 million dollars to 30 million dollars. The raise is starting with next year’s edition in France, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Friday, though critics immediately said the increase was not enough. Following a FIFA council meeting in Rwanda, the Swiss-Italian also […]

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FIFA to start funding flights for Women’s World Cup teams

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2018 0

FIFA will start funding business-class flights for some 2019 Women’s World Cup teams when they travel to the tournament in France. FIFA official Emily Shaw also told a women’s sports law conference total prize money will “significantly increase” from $15 million shared among 24 teams at the 2015 edition. She said the total sum will […]