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CAF
18 hours ago
- Sport
- CAF
WAFCON D-14: In 1998, Nigeria Secured the Most Resounding Victory in Tournament History Against Morocco
Published: Saturday, 21 June 2025 The countdown continues for the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024. With just 14 days to go, we look back at a defining moment in the history of African women's football. On 17 October 1998, Nigeria, a rising powerhouse at the time, defeated Morocco 8-0 — a historic scoreline that marked both the dominance of the Super Falcons and the beginning of a quiet revolution in Moroccan football. Only 14 days remain before the kick-off of the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations. It was a different era. A time when the Super Falcons not only reigned supreme over the continent but shaped its footballing narrative in their own way. In Abeokuta, on home soil and in their opening match of the tournament, the defending champions made a resounding statement. Nkiru Okosieme, Patience Avre, Rita Nwadike, Mercy Akide, and Florence Omagbemi turned the match into a masterclass. At halftime, Morocco trailed 5-0. Nigeria played with composure and brilliance. Final score: 8-0. A tournament record still unmatched to this day. But this match was more than just a result. It was a clash of two worlds, two stages of development, two contrasting visions of the women's game. More importantly, it marked the start of a journey — that of a Moroccan team that would quietly begin to learn, build, and invest. A country that, 25 years later, is set to host the very same tournament, now with ambition, maturity, and a golden generation. That 1998 match left behind no bitterness or regret — only a milestone, a beginning. Twenty-four years later, the Atlas Lionesses reached the final of WAFCON 2022, brought the city of Rabat to its feet, and earned their place at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Today, Moroccan women's football is a model of development across Africa. And the story is still unfolding. On the other side, Nigeria remains the immovable giant — multiple-time African champions, a wellspring of talent and fearless play. That 1998 victory was not an end, but a symbol of their enduring excellence. Now, on the eve of Morocco 2024, the Super Falcons arrive with pedigree, trophies, and a collective memory that makes them as formidable as ever.
CAF
18 hours ago
- Sport
- CAF
TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2024: Zambia Team Profile
Published: Saturday, 21 June 2025 How the team qualified Zambia secured their TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations place by eliminating Angola in the second round of the qualifiers. The Copper Queens recorded a dominant 6–0 away win in Luanda and followed it up with another 6–0 victory at home in Lusaka. This emphatic triumph reflects the continued rise of a young yet experienced squad, which also featured at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON history Zambia has emerged as a rising force in recent years. Their best performance to date remains a third-place finish in 2022, earned after defeating Nigeria in the third-place play-off. It marked their first-ever continental medal. The team went on to make history again by qualifying for the 2023 World Cup, where they claimed their first win at the tournament with a 3–1 victory over Costa Rica. Players to watch Barbra Banda: A true icon of Zambian football, the captain is a powerful and determined striker capable of changing a game single-handedly. She made headlines with back-to-back hat-tricks at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics against China and the Netherlands. She repeated the feat at Paris 2024 against Australia. Now playing for Orlando Pride in the NWSL, she continues to impress with her consistency, charisma, and ability to step up in key moments. A natural leader, she embodies the hopes of a nation dreaming of establishing itself among the elite of women's football. Racheal Kundananji: Together with Banda, she forms a formidable attacking duo. Her explosiveness, power, and eye for goal make her one of the most closely watched players on the continent. After a standout spell with Madrid CFF, she made headlines with a record-breaking move to Bay FC, becoming the most expensive African player in history and completing the second-costliest transfer in the history of women's football. At both club and international level, she is known for her composure in front of goal and her rare ability to create space in opposition defences. Head Coach Nora Häuptle was appointed as Zambia's head coach in January 2025, following a successful stint in charge of Ghana. The Swiss tactician and former international is known for her tactical discipline, defensive solidity, and preference for rapid transitional play. Since taking over, she has instilled a new level of discipline within the Copper Queens while building a competitive side around the attacking prowess of Banda and Kundananji to compete at continental and global stages. Ambitions and Group Analysis Under Häuptle's guidance, the Copper Queens aim to reach new heights by cementing their place among Africa's women's football powerhouses. Drawn in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, they face a tough challenge. In this tightly contested group, the Copper Queens will look to continue their ascent and prove they can match the continent's strongest teams.
Global News
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
Man charged after jumping on stage during Katy Perry concert in Australia
Katy Perry was Wide Awake after a fan stormed on stage and put his arm around her during a concert in Sydney, Australia on Monday. Perry was performing her hit song Hot N Cold at the Qudos Bank Arena when the fan rushed onto the stage and began dancing beside her. The 40-year-old singer looked visibly shocked in a video shared to social media as the man tried to put his arm around her and jumped up and down on stage. The man started dancing by himself after Perry spun around to distance herself from him and continued to sing. As he performed the 'floss' dance move, security approached him from both sides and escorted him off stage. 'There's never going to be another show like this, so just enjoy it, Sydney,' Perry said into her microphone as security grabbed the man. 'What the hell is going on?' Story continues below advertisement Susto em solo australiano! Durante a terceira noite de shows no país, um fã invadiu o palco enquanto Katy Perry se apresentava. Sobre o ocorrido, ela reagiu com bom humor: 'Nunca mais vai haver um show como esse, então apenas aproveitem.' — Portal Katy Perry (@portalkatyperry) June 9, 2025 Police in New South Wales told NBC News that the man has been arrested and charged with two offences, including entering enclosed land and obstructing a person in performance of work or duties. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy They told the outlet the man had been detained by security around 9:20 p.m. local time. The man, whom police declined to name, was granted conditional bail and is due to appear in court on June 23. They said he's also been banned for six months from Sydney Olympic Park, where the arena is located. The man was later identified in Australian media as Johnson Wen, who calls himself a 'prankster' on his TikTok account. He shared the video of his encounter with Perry on TikTok with the caption, 'Me Running up to Katy Perry on Stage.' Story continues below advertisement 'I was like, 'Let me get on stage with you,' and then she freaked out because I think she realized I wasn't a performer,' Wen told Australia's 9News after the incident. Wen is no stranger to jumping into the limelight. He's shared previous videos of himself running on stage during The Weeknd's concert in Melbourne last year and running onto the field at the FIFA Women's World Cup final in 2023. He also interrupted events during the Paris Olympics and the men's cricket world cup in Melbourne in December 2024. View image in full screen A pitch invader (R) runs past India's captain Rohit Sharma on the second day of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on Dec. 27, 2024. WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images When asked how he keeps getting past security, Wen said, 'Magic. Just kidding, I'm just too quick.' Story continues below advertisement Wen said he has racked up an estimated $20,000 in fines over his stage-invading antics. 'I'm planning to like quit forever because you get in way too much trouble for it,' he added. Wen shared multiple videos of himself with Perry on stage and revealed that he said 'let me dance for you' when he approached her. @pyjamamann Me Hugging Katy Perry on Stage💙 I said to Her 'let me dance for you' ♬ original sound – Pyjama Man
Toronto Sun
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Jenni Hermoso left out of Spain's squad for Women's European Championship after kiss controversy
Published Jun 10, 2025 • 2 minute read Luis Rubiales kisses Jennifer Hermoso of Spain during the medal ceremony of FIFA Women's World Cup on Aug. 20, 2023. Photo by Eurasia Sport Images / Source: Getty Images AsiaPac Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Spain's squad for the Women's European Championship does not include Jenni Hermoso, the player who was kissed without her consent by the former president of the Spanish soccer federation in the awards ceremony of the 2023 World Cup. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The kiss led to a guilty verdict for sexual assault for Luis Rubiales earlier this year. Spain stars Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati were among the 25 players called up by coach Montse Tome on Tuesday ahead of the tournament in Switzerland. The training camp will begin next Thursday in Spain, with players from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid — who participated in the final of the Copa de la Reina on Saturday, due to report Sunday. The team will play a friendly against Japan near Madrid on June 27, and two days later will travel to Switzerland ahead of its Euro debut against Portugal on July 3. The final roster will be 23 players. The other nations in Spain's Euro 2025 group are Italy and Belgium. The 35-year-old Hermoso, who plays for Mexican club Tigres, has not been called up for national duty since friendlies against Italy and Canada last October. She had played in the Olympic tournament in Paris, when Spain finished fourth. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The questions about Jenni are recurrent, and I've always answered them with great respect,' Tome said. 'We had a conversation when she came to the first FIFA break and didn't have many minutes. We've assessed what she's done with her club, just like we did with the rest of the players, and we've spoken with her coach. There's a lot of competition in her position … I think we've conducted a very professional analysis.' Hermoso, the all-time leading scorer for Spain's national team with 57 goals in 123 matches, was left out of the squad right after the scandal broke, when Tome said she was protecting the player. Hermoso was back with the squad after that, but the coach had said after the Olympics that a new cycle was beginning in the national team. In addition to winning the World Cup in 2023, Spain also won last year's Nations League title. In February, a Spanish court ruled that Rubiales had sexually abused Hermoso when he kissed her without consent. Spain's National Court ordered Rubiales to pay more than 10,000 euros ($10,400 then) in fines and prohibited him from getting within 200 meters of Hermoso or communicating with her for a year. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Blue Jays NHL Columnists World
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ouahabi named in Spain Euro 2025 squad
Leila Ouahabi has been named in Spain's squad for the 2025 UEFA European Championships. It comes after the experienced, attacking left-back made 35 appearances for City last term in all competitions – scoring once and registering three assists. Advertisement The defender's inclusion also represents her third in a major tournament roster for the reigning world champions after being selected for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup and the 2022 Euros. Spain open their campaign on the continent with a meeting with Portugal on Thursday 3 July before meetings with Belgium and Italy. The official Man City app and will keep you across all the action at Euro 2025, with match reports available on every match involving our players. At the beginning of each week leading into the tournament, we will also provide a handy global TV listings guide so you can follow our players across the Euros from around the world.
