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Super Falcons Lose 2-1 to France in a Tough Friendly Match in Angers
The Super Falcons of Nigeria fell to a 2-1 defeat against Les Bleues of France in an intense friendly match held at Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers.
France initially appeared to take the lead early on when Marie-Antoinette Katoto found the net in the seventh minute, but her goal was disallowed due to an offside call.
The breakthrough eventually came just before the 30th minute when Eugenie Le Sommer, one of France’s most decorated players and all-time leading scorer, capitalized on a chance to put her team ahead.
Eight minutes later, France doubled their advantage as Amel Majri, the Tunisia-born midfielder known for her versatility, slotted the ball past Nigeria’s goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
Majri’s clinical finish showcased her attacking prowess and left Nigeria trailing by two goals.
However, the Super Falcons responded with resilience. In the final moments of the first half, Ifeoma Onumonu pulled one back for Nigeria with a brilliant chip over the French goalkeeper.
The goal, created from a swift counterattack, marked Nigeria’s first-ever strike against the French team, a historic moment despite the eventual loss.
The second half saw both teams creating chances but failing to convert them into goals.
Nigeria’s defense, led by Nnadozie, managed to hold off further attacks from the French side, while their forwards sought an equalizer that never came.
For the Super Falcons, this match served as an opportunity to test their strength against one of Europe’s top teams.
Despite the loss, their performance, particularly Onumonu’s goal, highlighted their potential to compete on the global stage.
France, coached by Laurent Bonadie, extended their dominance over Nigeria, reflecting the depth of talent in their squad.
Players like Le Sommer and Majri continue to be pivotal figures, showcasing why France remains a powerhouse in women’s football.
Mohamed Salah has put an end to speculation surrounding his future at Liverpool by signing a new contract with the club.
The Reds confirmed the deal for the 32-year-old forward on Friday, with Salah committing to a two-year extension that will keep him at Anfield until 2027.
Having spent eight years at Liverpool, Salah has enjoyed tremendous success, winning both the Premier League and Champions League titles. In 394 appearances, he has scored 243 goals and provided 111 assists.
“I’m really excited,” Salah said in an interview with the club’s official website. “We have a fantastic team now, and even before, we were strong. I signed because I believe we can win more trophies and I want to continue enjoying my football.”
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed that Ola Aina will miss the club’s upcoming Premier League match against Everton due to injury.
Aina picked up a calf injury during Forest’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United two weeks ago and was absent for last weekend’s 2-1 loss to Aston Villa.
Despite the setback, Nuno is optimistic that the Nigerian defender will be back soon. “For this game, unfortunately, no,” the Portuguese manager said in a press conference. “But for the next one, we hope. We are assessing him day by day.”
He added, “He spends hours at the training ground receiving treatment, and we are doing everything we can to get him back as soon as possible.”
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has explained why he believes Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe will never reach the level of Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ferdinand, who played alongside Ronaldo during his first stint at Manchester United before the Portuguese forward joined Real Madrid in 2009, spoke about Ronaldo’s unique career.
The former England defender highlighted Ronaldo’s ability to reinvent himself, achieving world-class success in two different playing styles. He pointed out that Ronaldo transitioned from being a dazzling winger at Manchester United to a clinical goalscorer at Real Madrid, winning five Ballon d’Ors in the process.
“Ronaldo was from another planet,” Ferdinand said. “There’s no one else I’ve seen with two world-class careers in one. At United, he was an entertainer, then he became a goal machine, winning the Ballon d’Or. Then at Real Madrid, he transformed into a number nine and was still world-class, winning games single-handedly.”
Ferdinand believes Vinicius and Mbappe, though talented, will never be able to replicate Ronaldo’s evolution. “Vinicius isn’t going to go from a left winger to a number nine, and Mbappe hasn’t done it either,” he added. “When you look at Ronaldo’s career, it’s truly something special.”
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