2023 FIFA Women’s WC: Super Falcons land in Brisbane to continue preparation

The Super Falcons of Nigeria  landed in  Brisbane, Australia on Sunday morning for their final preparation ahead of the   2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup starting on Thursday.

The players and their officials were met on arrival by the FIFA team and Nigerian community in Australia.

Randy Waldrum’s side are based at the Sofitel Luxury Hotels, Brisbane.

 

The Nigerian ladies spanked  Australian side, Queensland Lions FC 8-1 in a friendly encounter on Saturday morning.

Barcelona Femeni star, Asisat Oshoala bagged a brace in the encounter.

Ifeoma Onumonu, Rasheedat Ajibade, Monday Gift , Toni Payne and Uchenna Kanu scored the other goals for the Super Falcons.

The team will depart for Melbourne on the eve of their opening fixture against olympic champions, Canada

The encounter is slated for Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday, July 21.

Co-hosts Australia and Republic of Ireland are the other teams in the group.