2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Super Falcons Book Next Round Place

By Taiwo Ibrahim

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the second round of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Sportivationng.com reports.

Randy Waldrum-led team played out a goalless draw with Republic of Ireland to seal their place in the next round of the competition.

Australia earned a 4-0 win over Canada to finish top of Group B with six points.

🏴FULL TIME! in Brisbane!

🇮🇪Ireland 0-0 Nigeria 🇳🇬

Job done! ✅ We are through to the knockout stages, without a defeat, in second place of Group B with five points from three games!

Congratulations, #NGA 👏🎉#FIFAWWC    | #SoarSuperFalcons| #NGA | #IRLNGA pic.twitter.com/9amKpgaJKG

— NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) July 31, 2023

The Super Falcons came second with five points from three games to advance.

Nigeria started the competition with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Canada before earning a stunning 3-2 win over co-hosts, Australia.