Football

Fifa is investigating an official complaint that Zambia head coach Bruce Mwape sexually assaulted a player at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Mwape is accused of rubbing his hands over the chest of one of his players during a training session in New Zealand on 29 July. “A complaint has been received,” a Fifa spokesperson said. But the…

Africa's run at the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup has been nothing short of extraordinary at the end of the group phase on Thursday as debutants Morocco joined Nigeria and South Africa in the last 16. Morocco had been thrashed 6-0 by twice champions Germany in their opening match of the finals but bounced back to beat South Korea and Colombia to…

In a thrilling night of Group H games, Fifa Women’s World Cup newcomers Morocco pulled off a stunning victory over Colombia, edging them out 1-0. The dramatic showdown was a bittersweet affair as it also marked the unexpected exit of tournament heavyweights, Germany. The Atlas Lionesses roared into the match, dominating possession…

Thembi Kgatlana scored a last-gasp winner 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 at the expense of their opponents. Striker Kgatlana struck two minutes into stoppage time to set up a clash with the Netherlands in Sydney on Sunday and broke…

Nigeria advanced to the Women's World Cup knockout stages for the third time in their history after a 0-0 draw with Ireland in their final Group B match on Monday, with the African side finishing second in the group behind hosts Australia. Nigeria started the game top of the standings and only needed to avoid defeat to reach the last 16,…

Debutantes Zambia claimed their first ever victory at the Women's World Cup with a 3-1 win over Costa Rica at Waikato Stadium on Monday, although both teams were already out of contention for the knockout stage. Zambia, whose first two games ended in 5-0 hammerings, finished third in Group C, with Japan top after their 4-0 thrashing of Spain.…