Super Falcons Start 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Campaign With A Draw

Super Falcons started the 2023 World Cup campaign with a draw.

Glamtush reports that Nigeria’s Super Falcons started their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign in Australia and New Zealand with a goalless draw against Olympic champions, Canada.

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie turned the heroine of the match played in Brisbane after saving,  Christine Sinclair’s penalty early in the second half in a Group B game early Friday.

The Falcons also had midfielder, Deborah Abiodun sent off late on in the game for a dangerous foul.

In the 23rd minute, the Nigerian ladies went close with the opener despite Canada’s early dominance when Ifeoma Onumonu had her well-taken shot parried away by goalkeeper, Kailen Sheridan.

Five minutes later, Canada’s Jordyn Huitema failed to direct her header from a cross towards goal.

Both teams finished the first half creating no dangerous opportunity.

The second half began on a disappointing note for the Falcons when the referee awarded a penalty for Canada after Francisca Ordega brought down Christine Sinclair with the veteran stepping up to take the resultant spot kick. But the Nigeria goalie dived correctly to her left to save the 50th-minute penalty and deny the Olympic champions from taking the lead.

The Canadians went close again seven minutes later but Adriana Leon’s clever free-kick missed the target.