BREAKING: Women’s World Cup: Nigeria Beat Australia 3-2 For First Win

Nigeria women’s national football team, the Super Falcons on Thursday defeated Australia 3-2 at the Brisbane Stadium. The Nigerian female beat their opponent to record their first win in the competition and the fifth win in the history of the Women’s World Cup. Before the match, the PUNCH reported that the nine-time African champions have recorded only four wins in the history of the competition – two at the 1999 edition (against North Korea and Denmark), against Canada in 2011, and at the 2019 edition, where they also recorded a 2-0 win over North Korea. With the win, the Super Falcon’s chance of reaching the round of 16 have been boosted after Canada secured a 2-1 victory against Ireland on Wednesday. In their opening match at the tournament, the Falcons displayed defensive prowess, including goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie saving a penalty, to secure a commendable point. In their only previous Women’s World Cup meeting in 2015, Australia emerged victorious with a 2-0. Details later…

Jul 28, 2023 - 16:49
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BREAKING: Women’s World Cup: Nigeria Beat Australia 3-2 For First Win

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