Norway, Ireland and Spain recognise Palestinian State

Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza. Israel immediately denounced the decisions and recalled its ambassadors to the three countries. Palestinians welcomed the announcements as an affirmation […]

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Ivory Coast footballer tragically dies in Norway

An Ivory Coast footballer, Archange Defrignan Mondou, has tragically passed away. 19-year-old Mondou played for Norway’s top club HamKam in the Eliteserien before his sad death. The midfielder, nicknamed Achilles, moved from the Ivory Coast in April of last year and initially joined HamKam’s second team, making three appearances and scoring one goal. On Tuesday, […]

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons lose 3-0 to Norway in their first 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup game

The Super Falcons were not overly dominated as the scoreline suggests but were undone by lapses in defence. They had the first chance on goal after Osinachi Ohale rose high to meet a cross from a corner kick but the effort was a light one which didn’t trouble the Norwegian goalkeeper Ingrid Hjelmseth. After holding firm in […]

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