Nigeria have been to all nine Women's World Cups since the tournament began in 1991 but this is only the third time they have reached the knockout phase. theSun theSundaily SportsNews Australia Nigeria WomensWorldCup
Nigeria’s defender #14 Oluwatosin Demehin celebrates with Nigeria’s forward #11 Gift Monday after the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group B football match between Ireland and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on July 31, 2023. AFPPIX: Nigeria are “destined for something special” at the Women’s World Cup, their coach Randy Waldrum has said, after reaching the last 16 and a likely clash with England.
A 0-0 stalemate against Olympic champions Canada, the stunning Australia win and then another goalless draw on Monday against already eliminated Ireland put Nigeria into the knockout stage. “We were 20 spots below all the other teams in the group -- at a minimum -- in the rankings,“ said Waldrum, who was in open conflict with Nigerian football chiefs on the eve of the World Cup over pay and funding.
“I just feel like they all believe we are destined for something special at this World Cup. Our journey is not over and we will be very, very well prepared for whoever we play next week.Nigeria have been to all nine Women's World Cups since the tournament began in 1991 but this is only the third time they have reached the knockout phase.They were especially impressive in coming back from a goal down to beat Australia, when they were lethal on the break.
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