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A massive turnaround in the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia, as the under-dogs South Africa went through at the expense of the reluctant favorites Italy, who needed only a draw to qualify in Group G. Thanks to a last-gasp winner scored by Thembi Kgatlana to give South Africa their first ever Women's World Cup win with a 3-2 victory over Italy that sent them through to the last 16 of the tournament.

Super Falcons midfielder, Toni Payne, has commended her Nigerian teammates for the job done so far and speaks on what is yet to come. Payne stated her strong belief in the chances of the team getting to the final of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

The Super Falcons have qualified for the next round of 16 on the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia after playing out a goalless with the Republic of Ireland in their last Group B match played inside the Brisbane Stadium. The Nigeria players knew the best way to proceed to the knockout stage without conceding a goal in the game, was to avoid their opponents scoring and staying safe on a goalless match. The former African champions nearly opened the scoring within the opening ten minutes but Kanu’s header was brilliantly pushed onto the crossbar by the goalkeeper. And moments later, Oshoala had the sight of goal but narrowly shot wide.

Tournament co-hosts New Zealand were knocked out of the fifa women’s world cup as Switzerland got the draw they needed to advance as group A winners. New Zealand began the day in second position in the group, but Norway moved above them thanks to a convincing 6-0 victory over the Philippines.

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has completed a controversial move to reunite with Steven Gerrard at Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq. Al Ettifaq, managed by Liverpool legend Gerrard, are believed to be paying Henderson close to £350,000-a-week on a deal until 2026. Henderson's controversial transfer to Saudi Arabia's Pro League comes with a fee worth around £13m, and brings his 12-year Anfield career to an end. He won seven major trophies in that time.

Arsenal Legend, Kanu Nwankwo has applauded the Nigerian Super falcon for performing against the host country, Australia in the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament currently ongoing in Australia. The former Nigerian International stated this while reacting to the 3-2 wins the Nigerian ladies netted their Australian counterpart today in the ongoing tournament.