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Back three may be best way for rejigged England to counter Colombia’s fire

Sarina Wiegman has to make biggest fix yet as England go into Women’s World Cup quarter-final without Lauren James

The Guardian - UK

Lioness Rachel Daly gives university team ‘almost instant credibility’ – coach

Ian Stone, from St John’s University women’s team, said his side practised penalties the day after Daly converted her spot-kick against Nigeria.

The Independent UK

How Wiegman replaces James will define the type of team England are

The manager faces a tactical and personnel conundrum going into the quarter-final against Colombia – but she is nothing if not prepared

The Guardian - UK

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England reach World Cup dividing line as Sarina Wiegman faces crunch decision

The quarter-finals of the World Cup are where the challengers are separated from the pretenders, as the Lionesses look for the ‘balance’ against Colombia that will reveal how far they can go

The Independent UK

Rachel Yankey column: Sarina Wiegman must freshen up England side for Colombia test

Beth England, Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly should all start Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final clash in Sydney, writes Lionesses legend

Evening Standard

Speed, angle and confidence: science behind Chloe Kelly’s powerful penalty

Lioness’s penalty against Nigeria makes Women’s World Cup record and beats fastest strike of Premier League last season

The Guardian - UK

How to watch England vs Colombia: TV channel and kick-off time for Women’s World Cup fixture

After surviving a major scare against Nigeria, England face another dangerous opponent in Colombia in the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals

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Best is yet to come – Mary Earps sure England will improve for Colombia clash

The Lionesses will need to reach the final four without forward Lauren James.

The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup semi-finals has been confirmed by the BBC and ITV

The Independent UK

Fans are finding out just how disappointing merchandise for women's football is

England goalkeeper Mary Earps was named player of the match in England’s victory over Nigeria in the Fifa Women’s World Cup. She has played a key role in England’s recent successes, not just at the World Cup but in previous tournaments. Her performances have made her a hero to her…

The Conversation

Ten things you may have missed at the Women’s World Cup

From an unlucky mascot to Lorne Donaldson’s acrobatics, eye-catching moments that may have passed you by

The Guardian - UK

England's Lauren James gets two-match ban for stamp and red card vs Nigeria

Lauren James has been given a two-match ban for stamping on Nigerian player Michelle Alozie, which means she will miss England's Women's World Cup quarter-final match against Colombia, FIFA announced on Thursday.

The Times of India

Brothers at ‘war’: Niger citizens bear the brunt of ECOWAS sanctions

The diplomatic standoff between ECOWAS and Niger coup plotters has made life harder for Nigeriens.

Al Jazeera

Lauren James gets two-game ban, clearing her for final if England get there

Lauren James has been given a two-game suspension for her stamp on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie

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Evening Standard

England relief as Lauren James will return for Women’s World Cup final - if Lionesses make it

FIFA dish out two-game ban for young winger after red card against Nigeria

The Independent UK

England star Lauren James handed two-match ban after red card against Nigeria

The Chelsea player was dismissed late in the second half for stamping on Michelle Alozie.

Al Jazeera

ECOWAS leaders say all options open in Niger, including ‘use of force’

West African bloc activates standby force for possible intervention, says it wants a peaceful restoration of democracy.

France 24

Talks continue with Niger's coup leaders on the eve of ECOWAS summit in Abuja

Nigeria ramps up unofficial mediation efforts in Niger ahead of a regional summit to weigh up response options to the coup leaders who took over two weeks ago. Meanwhile France rejects accusations from the junta that it's released jihadists jailed in Niger. Also in this edition: Kenya's government and opposition…

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The Conversation

Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀'s new novel is a modern Nigerian tragedy about the rich and the poor

Nigerian writer Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ took the literary world by storm with her debut novel Stay With Me in 2017. Six years later, she has followed up with an equally brilliant second novel, A Spell of Good Things, which has been longlisted for the Booker Prize 2023.

Radio France Internationale

West African leaders hold summit on Niger as junta declares new government

Leaders of the West African bloc Ecowas are meeting for an emergency summit in Nigeria on Thursday, after their ultimatum to soldiers who have seized power in Niger was ignored. Meanwhile the junta, which continues to detain the elected president, said it had formed a new government.

Radio France Internationale

West African leaders hold emergency talks on Niger coup

West African leaders came together Thursday for an emergency summit on the coup in Niger, whose new military rulers have defied an ultimatum – backed by the threat of force – to restore the elected president and pressed ahead with appointing a new government.

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How many Women's World Cup games will England women's star Lauren James be banned for?

England women's star Lauren James was sent off at the Women's World Cup for a stamp and now faces time on the sidelines watching on

The Guardian - UK

Lucy Bronze admits England unhappy with performances and ‘can give more’

Lucy Bronze has said England are ‘not happy with our performances’ and ‘can give more’ in the World Cup quarter-final against Colombia on Saturday

Al Jazeera

The ‘hanging libraries’ of Nigeria: How a book drive is exciting pupils

The quality of basic education is on a decline in Nigerian public schools. One volunteer book drive wants to halt that.

The Guardian - UK

Can a bra detect breast cancer? This Nigerian entrepreneur thinks so

An aunt’s death led Kemisola Bolarinwa to develop a wearable device that can pick up Nigeria’s most common cancer much earlier

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