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Team Nigeria pose for a photo ahead of the Women's group C match between Spain and Nigeria during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de la Beaujoire on July 28, 2024 in Nantes, France.

Mercy Akide confident Nigeria can win Olympic clash against Japan

Nigerian football legend Mercy Akide who represented the Super Falcons in two Olympic Games believes the West Africans will secure a win against Japan tonight in Paris.

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Crystal Palace snap up Lazio midfielder Daichi Kamada on free transfer

Japan attacking midfielder Daichi Kamada has reunited with manager Oliver Glasner after signing with Premier League side Crystal Palace.

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Hansi Flick sacked as Germany manager following heavy loss to Japan

Hansi Flick has been sacked as manager of Germany in the wake of Saturday's 4-1 home friendly defeat to Japan.

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Germany boss Hansi Flick under pressure following heavy home defeat to Japan

Germany manager Hansi Flick's position looks uncertain after an embarrassing 4-1 home friendly defeat to Japan on Saturday.

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Sweden edge Japan to book semifinal berth

Sweden progressed to the semifinals of the FIFA Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Japan.

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Japan clinch quarter-final berth at Women's World Cup by beating Norway

In a thrilling showdown, Japan outplayed Norway with a final score of 3-1, securing their spot in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Women's World Cup.