The Girls Ride High Over Australia

 

Nigeria's Super Falcons have stunned the Australians in a must win game at the on-going FIFA women world cup (2023). It was a 3-2 win over co-host of the competition - Australia.

After going a goal down to the Matildas,as the game headed towards first-half injury time, through Emily Van Egmond goal, it wasn’t long that Nigeria equalized through Uchenna Kanu.

Into the second half and Nigeria were at their clinical best midway through the half as Osinachi Ohale headed in from close range to give the Super Eagles a lead. Nigeria then got their third soon after as gallant forward Asisat Oshoala pounced on some terrible Australian defending and finished well into an empty net. 

Australia pulled one back through Alanna Kennedy before the game was wrapped up. The Super Falcons once again have Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie to thank for keeping them in the game in early part of the match.

The Matildas who were stunned 3-2 in Brisbane, are ranked 10th and Nigeria 40th.

 Australia will now re-group ahead of their next game against Canada in Melbourne on July 31.

The win has now sent Nigeria who drew 0-0 with Canada in their first match to the top of Group B along side Canada, but the Falcons have a better goal advantage. 

The Nigeria Falcons last game of the group will be against Republic of Ireland, who are yet to record any point in the tournament.