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Super Falcons eager for co-host clash

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Super Falcons eager for co-host clash

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: ‘We will be ready for the Matildas’

 

What A Stretch Nnadozie stops Sinclair’s penalty at the Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne Australia

 

By Rasheed Adewuyi

 

It is the day after an impressive opener to their latest FIFA World Cup campaign and the Super Falcons are already looking forward to their second match of the big showpiece against co-host nation Australia at Brisbane’s Lang Park on Thursday.

 

Chiamaka Nnadozie is the big name on everyone’s lips in Brisbane and even as the locals shout to you across the parks “we shall be there, no worries”, once they notice you’re a Nigerian, they still mutter under their breath: “You’ve got a great goalkeeper.”

 

With captain Onome Ebi left on the substitutes bench, Coach Randy Waldrum handed the captain’s armband to the calm goal-tender, and she justified the confidence with a sterling performance, including a double save from iconic Christine Sinclair’s penalty kick five minutes into the second period.

 

Now back in Queensland, following the feat that left scrambled eggs on the faces of bookmakers, the nine-time African champions are looking forward to what would certainly be a most interesting encounter with the Matildas.

 

“We are in very high spirits, I can tell you,” Ebi told thenff.com on the team’s return to Brisbane. “It is the day after that massive point and we are already looking forward to our second match. The Aussies will not be easy, but we knew before arriving in Australia that no team at this tournament will be easy.”

 

Girl With The Blue Hair: Rasheedat Ajibade hugs Nnadozie, the game’s MVP

 

The players were given the day off on Saturday, and only loosened up from the encounter that stunned the North Americans.

 

Even as ever-present Nigeria got a point off the Olympic champions in Melbourne, the Super Falcons still have a number of top performers in their ranks who have not tasted action, and are eager to do the business.

 

Midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Deborah Abiodun were massive in the early afternoon at the Rectangular, but suspended regulars Rasheedat Ajibade and Halimatu Ayinde are now available for selection, and the versatile Jennifer Echegini and strong forward Desire Oparanozie are also keen to get in on the beat.

 

“It is a tournament and we have decided to take it one game at a time. We have to go back and correct certain lapses, like how to convert our opportunities. We cannot afford to miss good chances any longer,” defender Osinachi Ohale said at the mixed zone in Melbourne.

 

Nigeria will square up to the Aussies at the Lang Park Stadium on Thursday (from 11am Nigeria time) with the arena expected to be filled to its 52,000 -capacity.  

Nigeria draws with Olympic Champions Canada

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Nigeria draws with Olympic Champions Canada

Super Falcons holds on in the ‘Group of Death’

 

Canada's forward #09 Jordyn Huitema (C) reacts to a missed chance on goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group B football match between Nigeria and Canada at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, also known as AAMI Park, in Melbourne on July 21, 2023. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)Canada’s forward Jordyn Huitema, centre, reacts to a missed chance on goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group B football match between Nigeria and Canada at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Australia, on July 21, 2023 [William West/AFP]

 

By Ed Emeanua

 

Nigeria’s Super Falcons fought out a scoreless draw with the reigning Olympics champions Canada in their opening ‘Group of Death’ game at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Australia in the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.

 

Nigeria’s two goals were scored by the pair of Asisat Oshoala (21st minute) and ‘Captain Fantastico’ Onome Ebi (55th minute) while Canada’s lone goal of the game came through the boots of forward

 

The draw takes the nine-time African champions to a joint second place on Group B qualifying play table with Canada with tournament co-hosts, Matildas of Australia leading the group, and Ireland making up the rear of the placing.

 

The draw also boosts the qualifying chances of Nigeria from the group rounds with their next game coming up on Thursday, July 27 at the  “The Cauldron”, also known as the Suncorp Stadium, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, in the suburb of Milton.

 

A win against Australia in the African’s second game at the Women’s World Cup assures the Super Falcons a berth at the knockout stage of the tournament and qualification from a group none gave them a chance of making it out from.

 

Nigeria
Nigeria
Randy Waldrum
Randy Waldrum

Manager

Tochukwu Oluehi
1Tochukwu Oluehi
Yewande Balogun
23Yewande Balogun
Glory Ogbonna
4Glory Ogbonna
Onome Ebi
5Onome Ebi
Rofiat Adenike Imuran
20Rofiat Adenike Imuran
Onyi Echegini
19Onyi Echegini
Uchenna Kanu
12Uchenna Kanu
Esther Okoronkwo
21Esther Okoronkwo
Gift Monday
11Gift Monday  

 

First XI average age 27.5 yrs                                                                                                                               

Canada
Canada
Beverly Priestman
Beverly Priestman

Manager

Lysianne Proulx
22Lysianne Proulx
Sabrina D'Angelo
18Sabrina D’Angelo
Shelina Zadorsky
4Shelina Zadorsky
Gabrielle Carle
16Gabrielle Carle
Allysha Chapman
2Allysha Chapman
Simi Awujo
21Simi Awujo
Jessie Fleming
17Jessie Fleming
Sophie Schmidt
13Sophie Schmidt
Olivia Smith
23Olivia Smith
Nichelle Prince
15Nichelle Prince
Cloé Lacasse
20Cloé Lacasse
Evelyne Viens
11Evelyne Viens
Canada began the game and took over the attacking edge pinning Nigeria to their end of the field for the first 16 minutes of the match but the Super Eagles managed to keep their formation.
Although Canada toped the action, the match remained even in the midfield where there has not been a team that has total control of the actions in the first 21 minutes of the game.

A straightforward ball down the left wing from Nigeria in the 22nd minute that should have been comfortably cleared by the Canadian goalkeeper, was however totally missed.

Asisat Oshoala latches on to the loose ball but her effort goes out wide, and her shot from a tight angle is well blocked by Ashley Lawrence.

The game became an end-to-end onslaught with the first half ending on a scoreless note.

Early penalty claim in the 47th minute of the second half for Canada, as Christine Sinclair goes down under a seemingly light but clumsy Francisca Ordega tackle.

The referee initially waves it away – but is summoned to the VAR monitor. Finnish referee Lina Lehtovaara check on the screen leads her to reverses her decision!

For the second successive match at the 2023 World Cup, a penalty kick has been awarded. Christine Sinclair’s chance to make history as the first to score at six World Cups was however denied by Chiamaka Nnadozie who saved her weak penalty kick.

It was all Canada offensive for a long stretch with Nigeria again holding firm to a robust defensive line.

Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie made a stunning save on a penalty kick from Canada’s Christine Sinclair to keep the game scoreless

In the 82 minute,  makes a dangerous  break down the right, with a low ball pulled back towards Uchenna Kanu who has space in the box.

Kanu cuts her shot back across goal, but Sheridan makes a fantastic save with her left foot. There was a suspected offside in the build up, still it looked like a let-off for Canada.

Both sides remained dogged till the referee ended the match on the final whistle

FIFA Womens World Cup 2023 Begins

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FIFA Womens World Cup 2023 Begins

New Zealand shock Norway with a 1-0 win in opening match

 

Hannah Wilkinson scores for New Zealand. The 2023 Women’s World Cup opens with the Football Ferns playing Norway at Eden Park in Auckland. Follow live updates from the NZ vs NOR game.

Hannah Wilkinson scores for New Zealand. The 2023 Women’s World Cup opens with the Football Ferns playing Norway at Eden Park in Auckland. Follow live updates from the NZ vs NOR game. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty Images

 

By Ed Emeanua

 

New Zealand’ Football Fern gets us going in this dual hosted FIFA Womens World Cup to a befitting kickoff for a worthy cohost of the most glamorous sporting fiesta on earth at the Eden Park in Auckland.

 

But it was Arsenal of England’s midfielder, Frida Maanum spurring Norway’s attacking intent early on as she attempted a skillful flick in the second minute that failed to connect.

 

The hosts continued to dominate the proceeding but it was the Gresshoppene that was always looking the sharper side to score first.

 

In the seventh minute, Ada Hegerberg provided yet again one more indication of her huge talent with an acrobatic bicycle kick. New Zealand escaped what should have been a set back as her mistimed effort sails over the bar.

 

The match continued on the ding-dong-mode dragging the course of the encounter to a scoreless first half ending.

 

In the second half, New Zealand came out the more spritely side and had instant success. The Ferns takes the lead as Hannah Wilkinson’s 48′ goal sends Eden Park into ecstasy. Jacqueline Anne Hand breaks down the right hand with her inch perfect cross just superb for Wilkinson to just tap home.

 

Wilkinson goal becomes the first of the 2023 Womens World Cup and what a goal on an emotional day of such in Auckland. New Zealand are now on sure to win their first ever game at a World Cup. Norway, meanwhile are shell-shocked.

 

Ria Percival should have sealed the win for New Zealand in the but her penalty kick struck the post in the 89th minute. Aurora Mikalsen in goal for Norway was clearly beaten, but the ball collides with the upright to miss the mark by the margins.

 

Referee Yoshimi Yamashita of Japan’s final whistle signaled a befitting win for the Football Ferns who withstood so much immense pressure to stun their more prestigious 12th ranked opponent in the world, to send an appreciative nation into a rapturous jubilation. 

NFF forms Premier Football League board

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NFF forms Premier Football League board

Gbenga Elegbeleye to head newly formed NPFL board

 

Gbenga Elegbeleye Archives - Soccernet.ngHon. Gbenga Elegbeleye (LEFT) and NPFL Logo (Right)

 

By Rasheed Adewuyi

 

The Nigeria Football Federation has constituted the board of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with former chairman of the Interim Management Committee (IMC), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, as chairman of the board.

 

Elegbeleye, a former deputy chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Youth and Sports, and also a former Director-General of the National Sports Commission, headed the IMC that brilliantly executed the last NPFL season and and the Super 6, drawing high praise from the NFF and stakeholders in general.

 

With Elegbeleye on the new NPFL board are Mallam Mohammed Nasiru Sa’idu (Member); Barr. Poubeni Ogun (Member); Mr. Daniel Amokachi (Member); Dr. Okey Kpalukwu (Member); Mallam Suleiman Umar (Member) and; Mr. Dominic Iorfa (Member).

 

The Secretary/Legal Adviser is Barr. Danlami Ibrahim while the Chief Operating Officer is Prince Davidson Owumi.

 

The new NPFL board has a two-year tenure, same as the boards of the Nigeria National League, the Nigeria Women Football League and the Nigeria Nation-Wide League One that were inaugurated on Monday. 

School welcomes back relay winning team

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School welcomes back relay winning team

GSTC Gombe Principal and teachers laud 4×100m relay team for gold medal feat

 

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By Rasheed Adewuyi

 

Praises rained on the Government Science and Technical College Gombe 4×100m relay team as they were received by the School Principal and teachers for winning the Gold medal at the recently concluded Gombe State maiden Primary Schools Athletics Championship.
Recall that the 4-day AthIetics Championship was sponsored by Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara which drew over 1,017 pupils to the Pantami Stadium.
The Principal who welcomed the students back to the campus during a reception praised them for giving the school a good sporting image in the state.
The school was among Secondary Schools invited for the 4×100m Relay race at the first Inter-Primary Schools Athletics Championship in Gombe and came out tops to the glory of the school.
A warm reception and  photoshoot with the Principal, Game master and other staff of Govt science and technical college Gombe with their students, who won the boys invitational relay, was organized to encourage others to emulate them and aspire to higher heights in sports.
At the just concluded Gombe L.E.A Inter-primary schools Athletics championship, over 37 primary schools participated with lots of budding talents discovered.

Can PSG afford Mbape free transfer?

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Can PSG afford Mbape free transfer?

PSG Star man pushes Club president to provide crucial decision soon

 

Kylian Mbappé rescues PSG with last-gasp winner in first match since World Cup final | CNNNot the way forward but the way out: Kylian Mbappe seems to be pointing towards his exit at PSG, will he be allowed to get his wish?

 

By Ed Emeanua

 

How rich can you become to treat yourself to the luxury of throwing more than 200 million pounds down the drain just for the asking?

 

That is literarily the ultimate riddle effectively posed by Paris Saint Germain (PSG) prized asset Kylian Mbappe to Les Parisiens with his more than awkward request to leave the side next summer.

 

Mbappe has two years left to burn on his outrageously supersized professional deal with the side meaning PSG may have to allow him to leave for free or for a less than dignifying transfer fee should he be permitted to last till next summer in Paris following his request.

 

Just as PSG President, Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been placed in a precarious position by his star man Kylian with this strange wish, the boss of the French Ligue one champions is equally hard pressed by the prolific striker towards proffering the absolute solution to the mother of all riddles latest before next season’s close of Ligue one summer transfer.

 

Interestingly, Al-Khelaifi might be able to resolve the Mbappe impasse before the end of Tuesday morning’s training session at Paris Saint-Germain where he is billed to address the team according to various sources.

 

The meeting will be the first between Mbappe and PSG club president since he handed in his letter in which he stated his desire to leave.

 

Sky Sports reports that Al-Khelaifi will meet with the entire squadron including his manager, Luis Enrique, and ask for an unbreakable bond with wholesome resolve to allow the Spaniard to lead the outfit unfettered as they prepare for next season football.

 

Though Mbappe has stated his desire to tarry in Paris for another season and will be more than ready to play to his best level still, it is left to be seen whether Al-Khelaifi will allow his most prized asset to exit Paris on the free in a matter of a year.

 

NFF applauded for hosting instructors’ course

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NFF applauded for hosting instructors’ course

Heads of Nigeria Football applauded for working assiduously to ensure course became a reality

 

NFF Set To Organize First-Ever CAF Coaching Instructors' Course | Sports247 Nigeria

 

By Rasheed Adewuyi

 

Participants at the first-ever CAF Coaching Instructors’ Course held in Nigeria 6th -15th July have hailed the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation for working assiduously to ensure that the course became a reality.

 

The course content included classroom and practical modules handled by CAF Elite Instructor and FIFA Technical Expert Abrham Mebratu, and 15 of the best coaches in Nigeria were involved in the pace-setting train-the-trainers on-field drills and theoretical grills.

 

President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, who attended the closing ceremony, said he was fulfilled that the first-ever course has finally taken place, opening the gate for more of such courses for Nigerian coaches to really develop themselves.

 

“Without any disrespect meant, the truth is that most of our coaches are just calling themselves ‘coaches’ without having any real grasp of modern tactics and techniques. With this course, we can now begin to see positive changes as the new instructors will be encouraged to organize courses for the benefit of colleagues.”   

 

Photo shows Alhaji Gusau and Mrs Joseph, as well as Dr. Ikpeme (NFF Deputy General Secretary), Coach Eguavoen (Technical Director), Dr. Robinson Okosun (Deputy Director, Technical), Dr. Ayo Abdulrahaman (Deputy Director, Competitions), Mr. Barnabas Joro (Head of Protocol) and officials of the NSSF after the meeting

 

Augustine Eguavoen, NFF Technical Director, who was among the group of 15 participants, said: “It was an interesting experience for me. Now, we have 15 coaching instructors in Nigeria who can organize coaching courses for their colleagues. It is a great feeling and our coaches will be the better for it.”

 

Eguavoen and staff worked their socks off for weeks putting the dots and marks in the right places, and he says he feels fulfilled that everything went as planned.

 

“Mr. Mebratu is a genius, a hard working one at that. Tireless and well-grounded. I believe that our coaches, including myself, gained so much from the course,” Eguavoen added.

 

The group of 15 also included president of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Isah Ladan Bosso (who recently took the Flying Eagles to the quarter finals of the FIFA U20 World Cup in Argentina), former Super Eagles’ captain Daniel Amokachi, Alphonsus Dike, Stanley Eguma, Wemimo Oni Mathew, Henry Abiodun, Sam John Obuh, Edema Fuludu, Bala Nikyu and Lawrence Ndaks.

 

Also at the closing ceremony were NFF 1st Vice President, Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu and Executive Committee members, Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa and Alhaji Babagana Kalli.

 

FIFA Womens World Cup 2023 Special

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All the fixtures to be played in New Zealand at the FIFA Women’s World Cup

 

Here are the 29 games to be played in New Zealand during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

 

The Football Ferns will play Norway (ranked #12 in the world) in the opening game of the tournament at Eden Park on July 20, 2023. Their other pool games will be against the Philippines (#46) and Switzerland (#20).

 

World champions United States will play two pool games at Auckland’s Eden Park and one at Wellington’s Sky Stadium.

Games for Groups A, C, E and G will be held at the four New Zealand venues, in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Dunedin.

The draw made in Auckland on October 22, 2022, allocated the following fixtures for New Zealand:

 

FIFA Women’s World Cup fixtures

 

FIFA Women’s World Cup fixtures

(Current world ranking shown in brackets)

Auckland

Eden Park, Auckland

Click here for an interactive tour of Eden Park.

Thursday July 20, 2023, 7pm (NZT)
New Zealand (#26) v Norway (#12)

Saturday July 22, 2023, 1pm (NZT)
United States (#1) v Vietnam (#32)

Monday July 24, 2023, 6pm (NZT)
Italy (#16) v Argentina (#28)

Wednesday July 27, 2023, 7.30pm (NZT)
Spain (#6) v Zambia (#77)

Sunday July 30, 2023, 7pm (NZT)
Norway (#12) v Philippines (#46)

Tuesday August 1, 2023, 7pm (NZT)
Portugal (#21) v United States (#1)

Saturday August 5, 2023, 7pm (NZT)
Round of sixteen (winner Group A v runners-up Group C)

Friday August 11, 2023, 7.30pm (NZT)
Quarter-final

Tuesday August 15, 2023, 8pm (NZT)
Semi-final

Hamilton

FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton

Saturday July 22, 2023, 7pm (NZT)
Zambia (#77) v Japan (#11)

Tuesday July 25, 2023, 8pm (NZT)
Switzerland (#20) v Norway (#12)

Thursday July 27, 2023, 7.30pm (NZT)
Portugal (#21) v Vietnam (#32)

Monday July 31, 2023, 7pm (NZT)
Costa Rica (#36) v Zambia (#77)

Wednesday August 2, 2023, 7pm (NZT)
Argentina (#28) v Sweden (#3)

Wellington

Sky Stadium, Wellington

Friday July 21, 2023, 7.30pm (NZT)
Spain (#6) v Costa Rica (#36)

Sunday July 23, 2023, 5pm (NZT)
Sweden (#3) v South Africa (#54)

Tuesday July 25, 2023, 5.30pm (NZT)
New Zealand (#26) v Philippines (#46)

Thursday July 27, 2023, 1pm (NZT)
United States (#1) v Netherlands (#9)

Saturday July 29, 2023, 7.30pm (NZT)
Sweden (#3) v Italy (#16)

Monday July 31, 2023, 7pm (NZT)
Japan (#11) v Spain (#6)

Wednesday August 2, 2023, 7pm (NZT)
South Africa (#54) v Italy (#16)

Saturday August 5, 2023, 8pm (NZT)
Round of sixteen (Winners Group C v runners-up Group A)

Friday August 11, 2023, 1pm (NZT)
Quarter-final

Dunedin

Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

Friday July 21, 2023, 5pm (NZT)
Philippines (#46) v Switzerland (#20)

Sunday July 23, 2023, 7.30pm
Netherlands (#9) v Portugal (#21)

Wednesday July 26, 2023, 5pm (NZT)
Japan (#11) v Costa Rica (#36)

Friday July 28, 2023, 12pm (NZT)
Argentina (#28) v South Africa (#54)

Sunday July 30, 2023, 7pm (NZT)
Switzerland (#20) v New Zealand (#26)

Tuesday August 1, 2023, 7pm (NZT)
Vietnam (#32) v Netherlands (#9)

Australia groups

Group B: Australia (#10), Rep. of Ireland (#22), Nigeria (#40), Canada (#7)

Group D: England (#4), Haiti (#53), Denmark (#13), China (#14)

Group F: France (#5), Brazil (#8), Jamaica (#43), Panama #52)

Group H: Germany (#2), Morocco (#72), Colombia (#25), South Korea (#17)

Download the match schedule

Click here to download a PDF of the full match schedule >>>>

 

Game on For Biggest Womens World Cup!

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Most outlandish FIFA Womens World Cup in history is about to go down in Australia and New Zealand

 

 

By Ed Emeanua

 

The most outlandish Womens World Cup tournament is about to go down with the opening ceremony set to flag off July 20 at Auckland’s Eden Park before New Zealand and Norway take to the turf in the first game.

 

The event whose official song is aptly titled ‘Do It Again’ is destined to be quite historic, and a befitting setting for the United States to  mark the defense of its title, this time, on the grandest stage of them all, having won two other previous tournaments in 2015 and 2019.

 

As if to buttress the significance of this event, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to New Zealand for the purpose of gracing the Opening Ceremony of the historic event on Thursday in Auckland. Douglas Emhoff, Second Gentleman of the United States, is expected to lead the Presidential entourage to Auckland.

 

In the US Presidential contingent are: Honorable Tom Udall, U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and the Independent State of Samoa; The Honorable Emmy Ruiz, Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Political Strategy and Outreach; Ms. Tina Flournoy, Member, President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition; and Ms. Lorrie Fair, Chief Program Director for the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, Former U.S. Women’s National Team Player, 1999 Women’s World Cup Champion, and Founding Investor, Angel City Football Club.

 

The edition will be cohosted by Australia and New Zealand from 20 July to 20 August 2023. It will be a historic festival of football and a special event for its arrays of firsts for its organizer-Fédération Internationale de Football (FIFA).

 

 

For starters, this edition will be the first female World Cup to be hosted by more than one nation, and also the only FIFA senior World Cup to take place over confederations, since Australia is under the Confederation of Asia, and New Zealand is among the Oceanian alliance.

 

Also, the event will be the initial instance for the expanded 32 teams format from the erstwhile 24, identical to the feature for the men’s World Cup from 1998 to 2022

 

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will be the ninth of the quadrennial international football engagement for women’s national teams under the auspices of FIFA. Get ready for the action.

 

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Live Stream: Watch from Anywhere

This page will cover the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 live stream guide of different countries, TV Channel list, Opening ceremony performers, kick-off time, How to watch World Cup Opening Ceremony online for free from anywhere and more info.

 

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 at a Glance

 

Date: Thu, 20 Jul, 2023 – Sun, 20 Aug, 2023
Host countries: Australia & New Zealand
Venues: 10 (in 9 host cities)
Teams: 32
TV Channels: FOX (US) | Optus Sport (AU) | Sky Sport (NZ) | TSN (CA)
Live Stream HD: Watch Here
Current champions: United States

Where is the Women’s World Cup Opening Ceremony taking place?

 

FIFA Women’s World Cup Opening Ceremony 2023 will take place on Thursday, July 20, 2023. It will be held at Eden Park in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau. This Stadium will also host six Group Matches, one Round of 16, one Quarter-final, and one of two Semi-finals.

 

Who will be performing at Opening Ceremony?

 

Get ready for a star-studded musical extravaganza at the opening ceremony of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup! We’ve got all the details we need about the headline performance, and it’s bound to be a treat for both sports and music fans worldwide.

 

Australian sensation Mallrat and New Zealand’s own superstar Benee will be lighting up the stage with their joint performance.

 

This dynamic duo has crafted the official song of the tournament, ‘Do It Again’, a tune that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the games. Their collaboration is set to strike a chord in the hearts of spectators and listeners alike, as they harmoniously blend their talents.

 

The opening ceremony promises to be a spectacle, not just marking the beginning of a globally-celebrated tournament, but also showcasing an unforgettable musical performance. So, don’t miss Mallrat and Benee as they perform ‘Do It Again’ live, kicking off the festivities before New Zealand takes on Norway in the first game of the competition!

 

What is the World Cup Opening Ceremony Kick-off time?

 

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Opening ceremony will be expected to kick off 2 hours before New Zealand vs Norway match. So it will start at 1:00 am ET or 17:00 (NZST).

 

Note: Here, we will update the countries’ start times of the Women’s World Cup Opening ceremony.

 

Which Channel will Broadcast the Women’s World Cup 2023?

 

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Opening ceremony and Matches will be aired on all major TV networks, streaming services, and mobile apps. Here is the complete list of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Broadcasters:

 

Territory Rights holders Territory Rights holders
Albania RTSH Argentina TyC Sports
Australia Optus Sport, Seven Network Austria ORF
Belgium RTBF, VRT Bosnia and Herzegovina Arena Sport, BHRT
Brazil Globo, Casimiro, LiveMode Bulgaria BNT
Canada Bell Media China Shinai Sports
Croatia Arena Sport, HRT Cyprus CyBC
Czech Republic ČT, TV Nova Denmark Viaplay Group
Estonia ERR Europe EBU
Finland Yle Georgia GPB
Greece ANT1 Hungary MTVA
Iceland RÚV Ireland RTÉ
Israel Sports Channel Kosovo Arena Sport, RTK
Latvia LTV Lithuania LRT
Malta PBS MENA beIN Sports
Moldova TRM Montenegro Arena Sport, RTCG
Netherlands NOS New Zealand Sky Sport
North Korea KBS North Macedonia Arena Sport, MRT
Norway Viaplay Group, NRK Pacific Islands Digicel
Poland Viaplay Group Paraguay TyC Sports
Puerto Rico Fox, Telemundo Uruguay TyC Sports
Serbia Arena Sport, RTS Singapore Mediacorp, Singtel, StarHub
Slovakia RTVS, TV Nova Slovenia Arena Sport, RTVSLO
South Africa SABC South Korea KBS
Sub-Saharan Africa New World TV, SuperSport Sweden Viaplay Group
Switzerland SRG SSR Turkey TRT
United States Fox, Telemundo United Kingdom BBC, ITV

 

Following our post below, you may enjoy live coverage of all Women’s World Cup 2023 matches in your location.

 

How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2023 Live Stream Anywhere?

 

When it comes to live streaming, one major hurdle is the geo-restriction policy that many services implement. This policy prevents you from using a particular service when you’re outside of its coverage area.

 

However, a VPN app can be your solution to watch the 2023 Women’s World Cup from anywhere you want. Using a VPN app, you can access WWC 2023 streaming from any location without hassle. VPN apps are safe and typically do not cause any issues. Among the available options, ExpressVPN stands out when it comes to streaming.

 

Our independent research suggests ExpressVPN is the top choice for streaming the 2023 World Cup. With a stable internet connection, everyone can access the World Cup 2023 streaming options using this VPN service.

 

You can try ExpressVPN risk-free for 30 days; their customer support is always available to help you. The best part is that ExpressVPN is compatible with almost any device, including desktop PCs, mobile phones, gaming consoles, and smart TVs.

 

How to watch the Women’s Soccer World Cup Live Stream in the US?

 

FOX will broadcast all 64 FIFA Women’s World Cup games in 2023. Games will air on both FOX and FS1, depending on their scheduling. Key matches, such as those in the knockout rounds and USWNT games, will be shown on FOX.

 

If you wish to watch the Soccer World Cup live stream online or on the go, subscribe to a Live TV Streaming Service that includes FOX and FS1. These services include FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV STREAM, and Sling TV (Blue package).

 

 

If you already have a cable or satellite TV plan, you can use your credentials to stream the FIFA Women’s Soccer World Cup live for free via the FOX Sports Live and FOX Sports App.

 

The Women’s World Cup coverage is available on Telemundo for Spanish-speaking viewers, and games will be streamed in Spanish on Peacock. You can also stream Telemundo on FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and DIRECTV STREAM. Please note that with DIRECTV STREAM, you must add a Spanish add-on to stream Telemundo.

 

From them, FuboTV offers 7-day free trial for new users.

 

How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2023 Live Stream in the UK?

 

BBC and ITV will broadcast live matches of the Women’s Soccer World Cup 2023 in the UK. Both networks will air the championship match and closing ceremony like the FIFA Men’s World Cup.

 

Both BBC iPlayer and ITVX are accessible on most devices and free of charge. Using its app, you can stream women’s soccer matches on your favorite devices.

 

BBC iPlayer and ITVX can be accessed globally using a VPN service for those outside the UK. If you’re abroad during the World Cup 2023, this could be an excellent option to watch the tournament for free. Just ensure you use a reliable VPN service to access these platforms from anywhere in the world.

 

How to watch FIFA World Cup 2023 Live Stream in Australia?

 

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia will be broadcast by Optus Sport and Seven Network. Seven Network, through a sublicensing deal with Optus, will show 15 key matches, including the opening game, quarterfinals, semi-finals, and the final on its channel and 7Plus. A daily highlights show will also be available.

 

Meanwhile, Optus Sport, a $24.99-per-month service, will broadcast all 64 matches. For full coverage, subscribe to Optus Sport, or tune in to 7Plus for free for select key matches.

 

Where to watch the Women’s Soccer World Cup Live Stream in Canada?

 

Canadian Fans can watch Women’s Soccer world cup 2023 live on CTV and TSN. France language viewers can catch the matches on RDS, The 64 games are telecast via TSN Channels, and a few matches will air on CTV, including the Opening and Final games.

 

If you have a cable or satellite plan or have a Bell Media account. You can access CTV, TSN, and RDS live TV streams using the login details on their official site LIVE/En Direct menu.

 

Don’t have cable? No problem! TSN offers monthly and yearly passes for live streaming all their content in high definition. You can access the Women’s World Cup live games on most devices and on the go using CTV, TSN, and RDS apps.

 

How to watch World Cup 2023 Live Stream in New Zealand?

 

Sky is the official broadcaster for the Women’s Soccer World Cup 2023 in New Zealand. All 64 matches will be available live and on-demand via Sky Sport, with streaming on Sky Sport Now. Also, 26 Key and New Zealand matches will be broadcast live free-to-air on Prime.

 

If you’re already a Sky subscriber, you can use the Sky Go App to stream the Women’s Soccer World Cup live on any device, anywhere in New Zealand.

 

But don’t worry if you don’t have cable. You can still use the streaming service known as Sky Sport Now. For a weekly fee of $19.99, a monthly fee of $44.99, or an annual fee of $399.99, you can stream not only the Women’s World Cup but also Premier League games, the Rugby World Cup, NRL, NFL, UFC, and many more sports events.

 

How to Watch Women’s Football World Cup Indian Subcontinent?

 

Want to watch the 2023 Women’s World Cup in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, or Bhutan? It’s simple! All FIFA events, including the Women’s World Cup, will be shown on 1Stadia. This US-based company has the exclusive rights to broadcast these games in these countries. So, just tune in to 1Stadia to enjoy the football action!

 

Gara Gombe acquires Mega FC Jekadafari

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Gara Gombe acquires Mega FC Jekadafari

Gombe State FA division 1 Football club renamed Gombe Sporting Football Club

 

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By Rasheed Adewuyi

 

Gombe State FA division 1 Football club Mega FC Jekadafari has been acquired by a new owner and renamed Gombe Sporting Football Club henceforth.

 

The new owner and former Chairman, Gombe State Football Association Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe said his interest in football has not diminished, though, other interests have cropped up.

Hon. Gara insisted that he acquired Mega Jekadafari FC due to his desire to improve the quality and standard of football in Gombe State.

“Some people thought I have left football, but didn’t know football is in me,” Gara Gombe said.

He noted that Changing the Club’s name to Gombe Sporting Football Club was to further give the club a new beginning. According to the terms of agreement the new owner is expected to restructure the club to a desired Standard.

 

The Terms of agreement also stipulated that: ” The former owners/board members of Mega Jekadafari football club have agreed that the club would be officially handed over to Ahmed Shuaibu Gara as the new owner, with ultimatum to restructure as he wishes and have also agreed to follow Ahmed Shuaibu Gara’s directives and support him with or without any schedule of duty (Rank) and declares that Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara is now the official owner of Mega Jekadafari football club.

Sequel to the agreement, six signatories out of eight including former Club chairman, Abubakar M. Abubakar, his deputy Abubakar Ahmed, Team Manager Isa Baffa and Secretary/coach Aliyu O. Lamido, etc. signed the document.

 

The former owner’s decision to allow a take over of the club was owing to a set back the club suffered and lack of exposure cum inexperience of the team in the state and hoping that the new owner have the capacity to take the club to the FIFA and CAF standard.

 

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