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‘We share beds’: Onumonu laments Nigeria’s resources after World Cup exit

Ifeoma Onumonu has said that the Nigeria players have to ‘fight for something bigger’ after their painful exit on penalties to England

The Guardian - UK

Niger: with a key deadline passed, Nigeria must take decisive steps to prevent a civil war in its neighborhood

The deadline set by the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) for the elected president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum – who was deposed in a coup on July 26 – to be reinstated to office has passed. West Africa is now bracing to see how Ecowas, which has threatened…

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England stagger on at the World Cup – but towards destiny or the trapdoor?

Sarina Wiegman’s side were poor against Nigeria but still better at executing knockout football’s most important skill of all

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‘Beckhamesque’: Lauren James’ World Cup red card was ‘moment of madness’

Sarina Wiegman said Lauren James had ‘in a split second lost her emotions’ after the 21-year-old was sent off in England’s shootout win over Nigeria

The Guardian - UK

Nigerian fans at home laud battle against odds in Women’s World Cup

Despite narrow defeat to England, team’s efforts in Australia win praise after what some saw as a lack of official backing

The Guardian - UK

Chloe Kelly: England’s woman for the biggest occasion strikes again

Kelly won the Lionesses the Euros and now she has saved their Women’s World Cup bacon

The Independent UK

Sickle cell disease is rife in west Africa - a fresh approach is needed to combat it

Sickle cell disease refers to a group of inherited blood disorders with symptoms like anaemia and blocked blood vessels. About 80% of the world’s sickle cell disease cases occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Lack of access to comprehensive healthcare in the region adds to the burden of the disease.

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England players classily comforted Nigeria’s goalkeeper, told cameras to step away

What a beautiful moment.

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England players who have been sent off in World Cup knockout games

Lauren James’ red card against Nigeria was the first time England have progressed after going down to 10 players.

The Independent UK

England beat Nigeria on penalties to reach last eight as Australia oust Denmark

England moved into the quarter-finals at the women's World Cup on Monday following a penalty shoot-out win over Nigeria. Hours later hosts Australia set up a clash with either France or Morocco after they beat Denmark 2-0.

Radio France Internationale

Sarina Wiegman confident Lauren James will learn ‘huge lesson’ after red card in Lionesses last-16 win

England were down to ten players for extra-time after James’ stamp on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie.

Evening Standard

Will Lauren James play in the next match? What a red card means for her World Cup future

Nigeria game may or may not be the last at World Cup 2023 for Chelsea attacker

Evening Standard

Frustrated Lionesses handed major scare by Nigeria before familiar hero Chloe Kelly delivers again

England had to deal with a Lauren James red card and a penalty shootout as they beat Nigeria to reach the last-eight of the World Cup

Evening Standard

England 0-0 Nigeria: Women’s World Cup last 16 player ratings

Lauren James struggled then lost her head and Nigeria largely produced the better displays before England’s win on penalties

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Evening Standard

William and Kate hail England’s ‘hard-fought’ passage to World Cup quarter-finals after penalties win over Nigeria

Downing Street congratulated the Lionesses for showing ‘grit and determination’

The Week

Lionesses dig deep after Lauren James’s ‘Beckham-esque’ red card

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen summed it up as “daylight robbery” as ten-woman England beat Nigeria on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the Fifa Women’s World Cup. After Lauren James saw red late on in normal time, the last-16 clash in Brisbane finished 0-0 after 120 minutes with the Lionesses…

The Independent UK

England stars vow to rally round Lauren James after World Cup sending off

Beth England and Lauren Hemp both offered their support to the Chelsea forward following the penalty shoot-out win over Nigeria.

The Independent UK

England survive penalty drama to reveal mental resolve in Women’s World Cup dream

England 0-0 Nigeria (England win 4-2 on penalties): Chloe Kelly hit the winning spot kick to save the Lionesses after Lauren James’ petulant red card

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England progress to Women's World Cup 2023 quarter-finals after tense penalty shootout and sending off

Chloe Kelly scored the winning penalty for England in their Women's World Cup 2023 last-16 clash with Nigeria

The Independent UK

William and Kate praise England for reaching Women’s World Cup quarter-finals

The Lionesses are through to the next phase of the tournament after beating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties.

Evening Standard

Lauren James handed harsh lesson as England star sees red in nervy Women’s World Cup win over Nigeria

James shone for the Lionesses in the group-stage but her moment of madness very nearly cost her side against Nigeria

The Independent UK

England edge past Nigeria on penalties after Lauren James sees red

James was shown a straight red card for a stamp on Michelle Alozie following a VAR review.

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 Times of India

England beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Women's World Cup quarter-finals

NEW DELHI: England secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup after defeating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties in Brisbane on Monday. The last-16 match had ended in a goalless draw at the end of extra time, leading to a tense shootout.

The Independent UK

When do England play next? Women’s World Cup fixtures and route to the final

England survived a major scare to defeat Nigeria on penalties and reach the quarter-finals

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