The Super Falcons of Nigeria on Monday made it through to the second round of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after playing out a goalless draw with the Republic of Ireland Women’s football team.
Both teams played counter-pressing football but all efforts to score a goal in the encounter didn’t yield much result.
Asisat Oshoala could have given Nigeria the lead in the first half of the encounter but her shot went past the goal post by inches wide.
Ireland had a glorious opportunity too but the shot was saved by goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie.
Super Falcons finished second in group B behind co-hosts Australia who mauled Canada by 4-0 in the other group B encounter.
Both matches were played simultaneously across two stadia in Australia.
Nigeria will play the leader of Group as any of England, China or Denmark can still top the group.