The Super Falcons of Nigeria are the only African side to have secured any point after the first set of matches at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup.
While the Nigerian ladies were able to force Canada to a barren draw, the trio of Zambia, South Africa and Morocco all suffered varying degrees of defeats.
With many predicting doom for the Falcons right from their first game, the Randy Waldrum girls are out to prove their critics wrong, and they have started well with a hard-earned point against the reigning Olympic Champions.
Now the first game is done and dusted, and next on the plate for Nigeria is another tough clash against co-host Australia on Thursday
The game billed for 11 a.m. Nigerian time, which is 8 pm on Wednesday in Australia, is of great importance to both the Super Falcons and the Matildas.
Having secured a lone-goal win over debutant Northern Ireland in their group opener, the Australians would be hoping to continue their good run with another win…