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Women World Cup: Nigeria captain relishes France showdown

Nigeria's forward Desire Oparanozie AFP

For Nigeria captain Desire Oparanozie, her country’s meeting with hosts France at the women’s World Cup today will be like playing on “home soil”.

This is her third World Cup, and it has a special flavour given she plays her club football in France for Guingamp.

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