
Wafcon 2026: Asisat Oshoala revives Nigeria's Women's World Cup 2027 bid
Asisat Oshoala scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at Wafcon 2026 to revive the West Africans' hopes of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.
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Asisat Oshoala scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at Wafcon 2026 to revive the West Africans' hopes of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Brentford confirmed the signing of Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for a club record fee.

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