The Super Falcons of Nigeria will be bidding to have a promising start to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup when they trade tackles with Canadian women on Friday, in their group opener at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Australia. Recall this year’s edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
The Randy Waldrum ladies will be going into the Group B opener against the reigning Olympic champions off the back of their remarkable 8-1 demolition of Lions FC in their last test game, and the Nigerian women will be hoping to build on the remarkable form when they Canada in the early hours of Friday.
Team News:
The Nigerian team will be going into the high-profile clash with Canada with no injury or suspension issues, as all the players in camp age currently in good shape.
Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum is expected to name a strong squad for the World Cup opener, knowing full well that a victory for his team will boost their hopes of advancing to the next phase of the competition.
Nigeria’s possible starting lineup vs Canada:
Nnadozie: Ebi, Demehin, Imuran, Alozie, Ayinde, Payne, Echegini, Ajibade, Okoronkwo, and Oshoala.
Kickoff Time:
The much-expected World Cup clash between Nigeria and Canada has been scheduled to begin at exactly 3 AM (Nigerian Time) on Friday.
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