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Uchenna Kanu celebrates with her teammates after scoring Nigeria\u2019s first goal against Australia at the Women\u2019s World Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nigeria produced the first major shock of the Women\u2019s World Cup (WWC) as they stunned Australia 3-2 yesterday to leave the co-hosts\u2019 tournament hopes on thin ice.<\/p>\n

Asisat Oshoala volleyed into an open goal in the 72nd minute to seal a deserved win for the Africans after Uchenna Kanu cancelled out Emily van Egmond\u2019s opener on the cusp of half time and Osinachi Ohale nudged Nigeria ahead after the break.<\/p>\n

Australia cut the deficit to one goal when Alanna Kennedy nodded home a header in the 10th minute of stoppage time but Nigeria rode out the final seconds to claim one of their finest wins in their ninth appearance at the global showpiece.<\/p>\n

The win in front of a huge crowd at Lang Park put Nigeria top of Group B level with Canada on four points but ahead on goal difference. The 11-time African champions eliminated Ireland in their last group match.<\/p>\n

The Matildas must now beat Canada in their last match to guarantee qualifying for the last 16 at a tournament where they fancied themselves among the chief title threats.<\/p>\n

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