Summary

  • Fifa Women's World Cup Group A

  • Reiten gives Norway the lead via deflected shot

  • Utland fires in second before Ohale own goal makes it three

  1. Postpublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

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    The players are currently lined up side by side in the tunnel.

    I wonder what goes through the players' minds before stepping out onto the field in a World Cup..?

    There are lots of nervous smiles on show.

  2. Tune in!published at 19:51 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

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    BBC Red Button

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    Just follow the link at the top of this page.

    Happy viewing!

  3. Will Ajibade bring the heat?published at 19:49 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

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    She starts on the bench, but there could be a few embarrassed Norwegian defenders if Rasheedat Ajibade comes on... Watch this space!

    Rasheedat Ajibade
  4. All to play forpublished at 19:46 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

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    Nigeria are currently ranked 38th in the world and face a tough task to progress out of the group for the first time since 2003.

    France were very impressive on the opening night after sweeping past South Korea, but three points for the African side here will move them level with the hosts in a commanding position.

    Nigeria XIImage source, AFP
  5. Experience beyond her yearspublished at 19:44 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

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    Experienced midfielder Caroline Graham Hansen will be keen to make up for lost time after missing the 2015 World Cup with a knee injury.

    Caroline Graham Hansen
  6. 'She shouldn't have to do it by herself'published at 19:42 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

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    Alex Scott
    Ex-England international

    You want the very best talent here so it is sad that she is not playing on the world stage. For me, she shouldn't have to be doing it by herself.

    If you are making such a strong stance the rest of the team should be supporting her and getting behind her.

  7. 'I personally thank her'published at 19:40 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

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    Hope Solo
    Former US goalkeeper and World Cup winner

    She absolutely will be missed, but sometimes in order to progress a game. we have to have players making self-sacrifices. I personally thank her for everything she is doing to progress the women's game.

  8. Postpublished at 19:38 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

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    Ada Hegerberg remains a colossus in club football, winning her fourth consecutive Champions League title last month, but her absence in France has been met with differing opinions.

    Ada HegerbergImage source, Reuters
  9. Big boots to fill...published at 19:35 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

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    Imagine going to a World Cup without the best player on the planet...

    Well that is the reality for Norway after Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg - who is also the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2019 - was not included in their squad.

    The 23-year-old has refused to play for the national side since 2017 after taking a stand against what she describes as a lack of respect for female players in Norway.

    Media caption,

    Ada Hegerberg on equality: 'One day the men in suits will understand'

  10. Team newspublished at 19:33 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

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    Without further ado, here's a look at the starting line-ups for both sides:

    Norway XI: Hjelmseth, Wold, Thorisdottir, Mjelde, Minde, Boe Risa, Reiten, Systad Engen, Graham Hansen, Herlovsen, Utland

    Nigeria XI: Oluehi, Ohale, Michael, Ebere, Ebi, Okobi, Ayinde, Oshoala, Ordega, Chikwelu, Oparanozie

  11. The last order of the daypublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 8 June 2019

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    Day Two of the Women's World Cup started with three points for Olympic champions Germany with victory over China...

    Germany celebrateImage source, Getty Images

    Next up, Spain came from behind to beat tournament debutantes South Africa and move above the Germans on goal difference at the top of Group B...

    Jennifer HermosoImage source, Getty Images

    Today's final dose of World Cup fever comes from Group A in sunny Reims. Over to you Norway and Nigeria...

    Reims ahead of Norway v NigeriaImage source, Getty Images