Transfer: Chelsea decide on Willian’s move to Barcelona, Atletico
Madrid
Chelsea have
finally decided not to allow forward Willian to leave Stamford Bridge in this
summer transfer window, after rejecting a £35million offer from Barcelona and
Atletico Madrid for the winger, Sky Sports reports.
The report claimed
that Chelsea are willing to offer Willian a new two-year deal after declining
bids from Barca and Atletico.
Willian has drawn
interests from both the Spanish La Liga giants in recent months.
The Brazilian
joined the Blues from Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013 and has made over 250
appearances for the West London club.
His current
contract at Chelsea will expire next year.
The 30-year-old has
helped Chelsea win two Premier League titles, the Europa League, FA Cup and EFL
Cup during his time at the club.
Why we didn’t use server during 2019 elections – INEC
The Independent
National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that the late release of
budget by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government affected the
deployment of servers for the 2019 general elections.
INEC’s National
Commissioner in Osun State, Solomon Soyebi, however, admitted that the
commission once experimented the electronic transmission of results but it was
not deployed in the 2019 general elections.
Soyebi, in a
statement he issued, explained that the commission only experimented the use of
a server in the Anambra, Sokoto and Osun elections.
According to
Soyebi: “We piloted the use of transmission of election results electronically
in Sokoto, in Anambra, even in Osun. What happened was that we were trying to
pilot to see the desirability of such technology in our electoral process.
“Once in a while,
you will see an experiment going on but we have to pilot it before we will
deploy wholesale for election. We did not use it because of circumstances
beyond the control of the Commission.
“First, our budget
came out very late. There was also (an) issue (with) the Electoral Act. For
these and some other reasons, the commission did not adopt that option; 2019
elections were conducted according to the law.
“We used the
Constitution of the Federal Republic, we used the Electoral Act and our
guidelines for 2019 elections. If you look at the three instruments carefully,
the issue of the server was not highlighted.”
The Kano State
Zoological garden has reacted to report that a huge Gorilla swallowed the sum
of seven millions raised during the last Sallah celebrations in the state.
BBC Pidgin had last
week reported that a finance officer claimed that “a
huge Gorilla” sneaked into their office to “swallow” the money.
However, the
Managing Director of the zoo, Mallam Umar Yusif Umar dismissed the report,
stressing that the money was stolen by burglars and not Gorilla.
Speaking with
Guardian, Umar said: “I was called midnight on Sunday 9th, June, by the head of
security that armed robbers burgled our office, including the revenue office.
“About 6.30am, I
left my home for the office and immediately I arrived I met my office and that
of all the directors opened.
“Instantly I called
the DPO, Sharada police station and reported the case to him. As far as I’m
concerned, I suspect theft and nothing close to Gorilla.”
AFCON 2019: Aghahowa sends strong message to Rohr over team selection
Former Nigeria
striker, Julius Aghahowa, has advised head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot
Rohr, to maintain a consistent selection, as the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
kicks off this weekend.
Aghahowa also urged
the team to get their acts together in Egypt.
“As we head into
this tournament, a lineup filled with a consistent selection from the coach
will be an integral decision to posing a huge threat of winning the title.
“I know frequent
changes would be made but fielding players who are familiar with playing each
other would be key and will also give us the edge over any team in the African
Cup of Nations,” Aghahowa told AOIfootball.
The former Wigan
Athletic striker also gave a few thoughts on the Gernot Rohr’s final squad
selection.
“I am happy with
the final 23-man list made by the coach. He knows why he dropped others, and we
must respect that.
“They were all good
players but of course, some had to be dropped because you can’t go with
everyone,” he concluded.
Transfer: Real Madrid to unveil Zidane’s fifth signing today
Real Madrid will
unveil their latest summer signing, Rodrygo Goes, on Tuesday after the
18-year-old’s loan deal at Santos was brought to an end, AS reports.
Madrid paid the
Brazilian club 40 million euros for the under-20 international last summer and
then loaned him back for a season as part of the deal.
Santos were keen to
extend the arrangement, but the LaLiga giants want the attacker to join up with
the squad as soon as possible, as Zinedine Zidane continues to overhaul his
squad following the arrivals of Eden Hazard, Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy and
Luka Jovic.
He will undergo the
obligatory medical, before giving his first press conference as a Madrid player
later in the day.
“It motivates me to
go to Madrid. It’s one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“For the sheer size
of them, it is scary, but it’s a good fear. It motivates me even more and it
means I have to show why they have confidence in me to sign me,” Rodrygo said
as he bade farewell to Santos.
Senator Okorocha speaks on working against Igbo lawmakers in Reps
Speakership race
Senator
representing Imo West District in the National Assembly, Rochas Okorocha, has
denied involvement in the intrigues that denied Southeast the House of
Representatives speakership.
Recall that Emeka
Nwajiuba, lawmaker for Ehime Mbano/Ihiteuboma/Obowo federal constituency, had
accused the former governor of working against Igbo lawmakers in the
speakership race.
Reacting in a
statement yesterday, Okorocha’s Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo, not
only denied the allegation but queried how Nwajiuba arrived at the conclusion.
The statement read:
“Hon. Emeka Nwajiuba of the Accord Party (AP) has, for some days now, done a
lot of publications in the media accusing the former governor of the state and
the senator representing Imo West, Rochas Okorocha, of being responsible for
the loss of the speakership of the House of Representatives by the Southeast.
“Nwajiuba, however,
did not state how he arrived at that faulty conclusion, except his contention
that the former governor did not allow primaries to take place for the state
chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2019 election.
“He did not also
explain how, because it was the national headquarters of the party that handled
the primaries of APC in the state, both the one Ahmed Gulak truncated and the
second exercise.”
The Senator said it
was unimaginable for him to have supported Nwajiuba for position of House of
Representatives’ Speaker.
“It would have been
unimaginable to believe that the president would adopt a member of Accord Party
for such position, no matter the relationship, and even when his matter is at
the Appeal Court.
“So, accusing
Rochas Okorocha of being behind his failure to succeed with his name-dropping
strategy this time was just a cover-up,” the statement added.
Gunmen abduct Catholic Priest, poly lecturer, four others in Edo
Some gunmen
suspected to be kidnappers on Monday abducted a catholic priest, and a lecturer
from Auburn Polytechnic, Edo State.
Reverend Father
Isaac Agabi, is the priest in charge of Holy Name Catholic Church, Ikpeshi,
Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered
that Rev. Agabi was snatched along Auchi-Igarra road at about 5.00pm on his way
back to the parish.
Meanwhile, a
lecturer of the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi and four others were kidnapped on River
Ose bridge along Ifoh-Uzeba-Kabo road, near Owan West Local Government Area of
the State.
They were released
after paying a ransom of over half a million naira.
We gathered
that the victims spent four days in the bush before they were released by their
abductors.
Edo State Police
Public Relations Officer, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, when contacted, said
that the incident was reported to Igarra division by one Mr Kingsley Okodugha.
“The report from
Okodugha indicates that Fr Agabi was attacked by gunmen and he was taken to the
bush. Our men and the vigilante are combing the bush for possible rescue but we
have recovered the vehicle,’ he said.
EFCC arraigns man for obtaining property through false pretense in Ibadan
The Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibadan zonal office on Monday arraigned one
Paul Afolabi before Justice Patricia Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Ibadan
Judicial Division.
Afolabi was
arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on obtaining property under false
pretenses.
We gathered
that Afolabi, who operated through the name William Sharon, was arrested in
Ibadan by operatives of the Commission after receiving an intelligence report
dated May 10, 2018 in which he and other suspects were alleged to be members of
a syndicate formed to dupe people through the use of the internet.
The EFCC accused
them of deploying fake information to obtain Itune GiftCard and Amazon Cards
from foreigners.
The offence it was
learnt runs contrary to section 1(b) of the Advance Fee Fraud Related Offences
Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.
Afolabi pleaded not
guilty to all the charges as they were read to him.
EFCC counsel,
Abdulrasheed Lanre Suleman, prayed the court for a trial date and an order to
remand the defendant in prison custody.
The defence
counsel, Ololade Animasahun, however, filed a bail application on behalf of his
client, which the EFCC lawyer did not oppose to.
Ajoku after
listening to the prosecution and defence counsels then adjourned till July 3
for ruling on the bail application.
The judge fixed
commencement of trial for September 30.
Ajoku equally
ordered that the accused be remanded in prison till the court decides on his
bail application.
Ondo: Gov. Akeredolu sacks three commissioners, nominates six
replacements
Ondo State
governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has relieved three commissioners in his cabinet of
their jobs.
According to a
statement yesterday by Segun Ajiboye, Chief Press Secretary to the governor,
the three commissioners relieved of their duties are Solagbade Amodeni
(physical planning and urban development), Taofiq Abdusalam (works and
infrastructures) and Ismaila Olurimisi (culture).
Ajiboye said the
affected officials were officially informed of the development by Governor
Akeredolu at the end of the Ondo Cabinet meeting on Monday.
He said the sacked
commissioners were directed to handover all government’s property in their
possession to the permanent secretaries of their respective ministries.
“The Governor
thanks the three of them for service to the good people of Ondo State and wish
them well in their future endeavours,” Ajiboye said in a statement.
“The governor has
therefore nominated the following for the position of commissioners Yetunde
Adeyanju, Titilayo Adeyemi, Temitayo Oluwatuyi, Fatai Olotu and Akindotun
Olubunmi Owanikin.
“The names of the
nominees will be forwarded to the state house of assembly for confirmation,” he
added.
The governor also
named Babatunde Kolawole and Oyebo Aladetan as special advisers.
Kolawole, a former
lawmaker, represented Akoko south federal constituency in the House of Reps.
Boko Haram: What Borno residents need – Omokri counters Buhari
Reno Omokri, former
aide to ex-president Goodluck has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s
response to Boko
Haram suicide bombings in Mandarari community in Borno State.
Buhari
on Monday night expressed sadness over the attack and sent his condolences
to victims of the Borno attack.
The president wrote
“I commiserate with the families of the victims of yesterday’s Viewing Center
bomb blasts in Mandarari, Konduga LGA of Borno State.
“My deepest
condolences to all those affected.”
But, Omokri on his
Twitter page condemned the President’s reaction, noting that residents of Borno
do not need condolences but ‘Action’ against Boko Haram insurgents in the
state.
The former
presidential spokesman wrote: “Dear General Buhari, Borno people do not need
COMMISERATION. They need ACTION.
“Last month, you
went to Qatar to lie that Boko Haram were defeated.
“These are people
that could have helped us defeat Boko Haram. But you LIED to look good to
them.”
Meanwhile, Borno
State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirming the attack on Monday, said
30 persons lost their lives while 42 others were injured when
three suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers detonated Improvised Explosive
Device (IED) in Mandarari community of Konduga local government area.
Some Federal
Government workers on Monday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to give priority
to timely payment of pensions and gratuities to retirees.
The workers made
the plea in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in
Lagos, at the pre-retirement workshop organised by National Pension Commission
(PenCom) for workers due to retire in 2020.
They noted that
retirees were being made to wait endlessly before receiving their benefits,
despite serving their fatherland for more than 30 years.
One of the workers,
Mr Olusegun Oga, a staff of Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Lagos, told NAN that
the delay in settling retirees’ gratuities and pensions had brought discomfort
to many retired workers and their families.
“Most times,
retirees find it difficult to make ends meet after retirement, this happen
because of the long period awaited for gratuities and pensions payments.
“President Buhari
must ensure that retirees get there benefits a month after retirement.
“A federal
government worker should be paid like workers in the private sector that access
their gratuities immediately after retirement,” he said.
Mr Olufela Fashoro,
an Assistant Editor- in-Chief in NAN, also urged the government to fast track
the payment process, as doing so would ease the hardships retirees go through
and make them live long.
Another worker set
for retirement, Mr Ime Abakada, commended PenCom for organising the workshop,
but said it must improve on the payment process.
”The workshop is a
good thing, it has created a lot of awareness for us, but the government should
improve on pension payments process,” he said.
Mrs Ekanem Aikhomu,
Head, Benefit and Insurance Department, PenCom, while reacting to the pleas
said the commission had written to President Buhari on the payment of all
accrued pensions.
Aikhomu said the
President, through the Ministry of Finance is working hard to ensure that
retirees’ plight come to an end.
“For instance, the
amount we budgeted in 2019 to clear Accrued Pension of Retirees was not
reduced, unlike the previous ones.
”Though, we won’t
disclose the amount, but all we are waiting for is cash backing,” she said.
The Head, Corporate
Communications, PenCom, Mr Peter Aghahowa further said the Commission will not
relent in making the country’s pension landscape at par with developed
countries.
He said the
Commission’s commitment to all citizens was one major reason it developed micro
pension scheme to attract informal sector workers into the new pension scheme.
Nigeria vs France: How Nigerians reacted to Super Falcons defeat
Different reactions
from Nigerians have trailed Super Falcons of Nigeria 1-0 defeat to France in
their final Group A fixture at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup on Monday.
We reported
that Nigeria, on Monday night, was
defeated 1-0 by the host nation at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.
The Super Falcons
came into the game, needing at least a point to give themselves a good chance
of qualifying for the Round of 16.
However, having
held on for most of the game, the African champions conceded a penalty in the
75th minute.
Wendie Renard
missed her first kick, but referee Melissa Paola Borjas Pastrana ordered for it
to be retaken, while showing a yellow card to Chiamaka Nnadozie for not keeping
a foot on the line.
Renard made no
mistakes the second time, as the hosts finished top of the group with nine
points.
However, reacting
on social media, some Nigerians lamented about racism against Super Falcons
during their match with France.
Here are some
reactions gathered by Naija Voice from Twitter:
@Akaebube “France 1
– 0 Nigeria that Referee did her youth service in Buhari’s NBC. She was looking
for anything in the rules to gag us. Any small thing, she will say we’ve
crossed the “RED” Line.”
@Lesegodebaks “We
are fighting racism and Injustices” said someone from FIFA, but what happened
to Nigeria it was a clear practice of racism and Injustices activities. Super
Falcons you are the best. Africa the best producer of Sports.”
@JenaaitUtsteeds
“Dear Nigerians, @LMCNPFL Dutch TV discovered that the second French penalty is
INVALID because French player Amandine Henry was too soon into the box. Nigeria
football should LODGE an official protest! It’s an outrage!
@realdanielemeka
“Appreciation Tweet to this Falcon, well done Nnadozie.”
@SirLeoDaSilva “How
can that be a penalty when she didn’t have the ball under control?
@Jibolaojelade
“#NGAFRA,Truly, it is FIFA;
F- Football
I- Isn’t
F- For
A Africa
@Abiodunmatthe18
“Despite the day light robbery against FIFA, referee, VAR, Commentator, they
can only achieve a goal.
Nigerians are very proud of Super falcons. I pray we qualify.”
@ChijokeUchev
“Sadly, the Super Falcons were playing against the French team, the commentator
and the referee. At a point, VAR and FIFA sided with their opponents. It’s a
miracle that we only lost by one goal.”
@Aracb1 “In marxist
terms, I would say the penalties in this world cup are a tool for the big teams
to oppress the poor teams.”
@SlothyST30
“Nigeria’s whole team put up an excellent fight and managed to keep a team like
France 0-0 until The refs ruined it for them. Sorry Nigeria deserved that win.”
@Tonyoboh4 “The
referee for the France Nigerian match was so bad, why red card the Nigerian
player, they both where inside the 18 and struggling for the Ball then the
France player just fell I feel so bad and will not watch FIFA tournament again
never!
@Kedrabrown “Player
of the match is the Goalie from Nigeria! She is incredible at only 18 yrs! They
should make a rule that you can’t STOP mid run and fake out goalie to make her
move early… she made the stop. This rule sucks bc kicker has total advantage.”
@Officilmaxwin “It
been long we saw this kind of passion in the Nigeria football team.”
@communitykeb “So
VAR can see the Nigerian goalkeeper and inch off the line, but can’t see a
French player a meter into the box? #NGAFRA VAR is not for this purpose!
@Chiefowuo “FIFA
rules, it’s such a shame that they couldn’t abide by some of their own rules in
Nigeria vs France.”
@Coolnab2 “FIFA don
show us pepper again, but the girls tried, I wish them a safe best loser
position so that they will have the opportunity to prove themselves to the
world.“
@Temitopeomoniyi
“Great job, Chiamaka!
We’re proud of your spirited performance for Super Falcons and Nigeria as a
whole.You deserve some accolades!
9th Assembly: Reps members speak on Gbajabiamila ‘buying’ votes with
green cards
A group of
lawmakers have spoken up over accusation of vote buying against the Speaker of
House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila
We reported
that a House of Representatives group, G7, are seeking legal redress over
alleged proof of vote-buying and gross impunity by the Clerk of the National
Assembly, Alhaji Sani Omolori.
Omolori, who
supervised the June 11 election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker in the House of
Representatives, is being accused of having condoned impunity among the
lawmakers.
Making references
to photographic images and video evidence being released to back up their
claims, the group asserted that they are only embarking on a principled
struggle, adding that while the members have no personal grudges against any
person or political party, they will not condone any illegitimacy in the
election of the person or persons who will lead the House of Representatives.
But, reacting, a
House of Representatives member Khadijah Bukar Abba on Monday said that
Gbajabiamila did not induce his colleagues financially to vote for him.
Abba, the acting
spokesman of the House, spoke shortly after the inauguration of four adhoc
committees by the Speaker on Monday.
Also Prof. Julius
Ihonvbere, who stood in for the ad Committee Chairman, said Gbajabiamila had no
reason to induce any lawmaker as he worked hard enough to deserve the seat.
Ihonvbere said:
“For us, we have conducted a democratic election that was held and aired live.
At the end, winners emerged and we all witnessed the losers congratulating the
winner on the floor.
“To us as a House,
everything is now in the past and we are focused on the serious legislative
business we are are here to carry out, to make the House and the country
better.
“As far as we are
concerned, nobody received money, nobody was enticed to vote. As a matter of
fact, no one campaigned intensely robust more than Gbajabiamila, and it went
beyond the call of duty to explain what he has to offer.
“At times he went
to parts of the country with over 120 lawmakers, with that kind of work, he
needed to buy no vote”.
Ogun: Abiodun dissolves NURTW, other unions, constitutes 2019 Hajj
Committee
Ogun State
Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has dissolved the National Union of Road Transport
Workers (NURTW) and other transport unions in the state.
This was contained
in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin.
It named a 13-man
committee to coordinate the activities of road transport trade unions.
The committee
chaired by Barrister Sunday Olufemi Adeniyi, has Hon. Kunle Adeyemi, Hon.
Afolabi Afuape, Mr. Aremu Babatunde, Hon. Olaitan Asekun, Mr Jokotade Taofeek
Kashimawo and Hon. Kunle Mudashiru as members.
Others are Hon.
Sule Abbas, Hon Razaq Adetokunbo (Legelege), Mr Lekan Oguntayo. Hon Yaya Fadipe
and Hon. Kayode Fabiyi; Engr. Tunji Akinosi is to serve as the Secretary.
“The mandate of the
Road Transport Associations’ Interim committee is basically to review the
operations of the unions and make recommendations on how the unions could be
better organised to support the developmental agenda of the state.
“The interim
Committee is expected to educate and create awareness amongst the stakeholders
in the sector on the need to ensure peaceful conduct at all times and avoid any
activities that could undermine peace, security and safety of life and property
in the state.
“The other terms of
reference for the transport committee are to institute disciplinary
procedures/actions against any conduct or behaviour that could undermine public
peace and harness the revenue potential of the road transport for enhanced
internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and identification and addressing of any
issue(s) that may improve the overall performance of the transport sector in
the State,” it added.
Also on Monday, the
Governor constituted an ad-hoc Committee to coordinate the 2019 Hajj Operations
for Muslim faithful performing this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina in
the absence of a substantive Muslim Welfare Board.
The committee
chaired by Imam Mufutau Majekodunmi, has Alhaji Abdul Gafar Orunsolu, Imam
Rufai Sile, Alhaji Misbau Salako, Alhaji Tijani Hassan Ishola as members.
Others are Alhaji
Tunde Oladunjoye, Dr (Mrs) Raheemat Oloyede Hon. Kamaru Oduntan and Alhaja
Bisola Aliu.
Governor Abiodun
also appointed Alhaji Abdul Yekin Arimyau Parakoyi as the Amirul Hajj for this
year’s pilgrimage
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 major headlines you need to read this Tuesday morning
Good morning Nigerians! Here
is today’s summary of major headlines from Nigerian Newspapers
1. A group of
lawmakers drawn from various parties are heading to court over alleged proof of
vote-buying and gross impunity by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Alhaji
Sani Omolori.
Omolori, who
supervised the June 11 election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker in the House of
Representatives, is being accused of having condoned impunity among the
lawmakers.
2. The Gan Allah
Fulani Development Association of Nigeria (GAFDAN) has called on President
Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency listen to the advice of former
President Olusegun Obasanjo on how to move the nation forward and halt the
numerous crises bedeviling the country.
Speaking with
newsmen in Jos, the Plateau State capital, the National Chairman of the group,
Alhaji Sale Bayari, said the present administration ought to listen to other
eminent Nigerians too in solving the nation’s problems, but that from the signs
he is getting, things are not in order.
3. Vice
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019
election, Mr Peter Obi has expressed confidence over his party’s victory at the
tribunal.
Speaking at a
victory thanksgiving service in Atani, Anambra state in honour of Sen. Princess
Stella Odua; Hon. Chukwuka Onyema and winners of Anambra state House of
Assembly, Hon. Noble Igwe and Hon. Somto Udeze, Ogbaru 1 and Ogbaru 11 constituencies,
respectively, Obi reassured that all hope was not lost, insisting that his
party would not give up as the court case was still in progress.
4. The Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised automatic employment to corps
members who performed exceptionally well as ad hoc staff during the 2019
General Elections.
The INEC Chairman,
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the promise on Monday in Abuja at the presentation
of kits with laptops and phones by the European Union (EU) to outstanding corps
members who participated in the 2019 Elections.
5. The Muslim
Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, of
persecuting Muslim students in the institution.
Director of MURIC,
Professor Ishaq Akintola, claimed the University forces Muslim students to
attend church on Sundays and also making it mandatory for students living in
the hostel to attend church every Wednesday and Saturday.
6. Gov. Darius
Ishaku of Taraba, on Monday night, imposed curfew on Jalingo following fresh outbreak
of crisis in some communities in Kona and ATC areas, near Jalingo.
According to the
Governor, the curfew will run from 4:00 pm to 6:00 am daily till further
notice.
7. UNICEF, on
Monday, condemned the use of children as suicide bombers in Nigeria.
The UN body said
several reports suggest that three children – two girls and a boy (ages
unknown) – were used to detonate explosives that killed 30 people and injured
40 others at a community football viewing centre in Konduga, Borno on Monday.
8. Ibrahim Thiaw,
Executive Secretary of UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), said on
Monday that degradation and competition over access to land and water may cause
war in Nigeria.
The UNCCD head said
that growing population with growing demand on resources, coupled with Climate
Change and reduction of available land resources, were root causes of most of
the bloody conflicts.
9. The Independent
Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it is set
to commence tracking of its first phase of constituency projects in 12 states.
Members of the
Steering Committee for the initiative included Nigerian Institute of Quantity
Surveyors (NIQS), Budget Office of the Federation, and Office of the Accountant
General of the Federation.
10. Nigeria was
defeated 1-0 by France, in their final Group A fixture at the ongoing Women’s
World Cup.
However, having
held on for most of the game, the African champions conceded a penalty in the
75th minute.
