Randy Waldrum’s Super Falcons secured their place in the round of 16 at the 2023 Women’s World Cup after a hard-fought goalless draw against European contenders, the Republic of Ireland. The Nigerian team needed only a draw to ensure their advancement, regardless of the outcome between co-hosts Australia and 2020 Olympic Champions, Canada.
Making history in the process, the Super Falcons avoided defeat in three consecutive World Cup matches for the first time. However, the match didn’t come without challenges, as the Irish captain, Katie McCabe, nearly gave her side the lead with an early low-driving shot that fizzled past the post.
