Ahead of the Super Falcons of Nigeria second game against co-hosts Australia at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the team captain, Onome Ebi, has stated that the team is in high spirits.
PUNCH METRO reported that the Randy Waldrum’s squad opened their campaign with a creditable 0-0 tie against the defending Olympic champions, Canada, on Friday.
For Thursday’s match against the Matildas, the West Africans have returned to their base in Brisbane.
“We are in very high spirits, I can tell you,” said Ebi, who is attending her sixth World Cup told thenff.com.
“We are already looking forward to our second match. The Aussies will not be easy, but we knew before arriving in Australia that no team at this tournament will be easy.”
Australia has three points and the lead in Group B after beating Republic of Ireland 1-0 in their opening match.
Canada and Nigeria are tied for first with two points, while Ireland is in last place with no points.
