Nigeria top the group with four points and need a draw to secure qualification. Canada are level on points with The Super Falcons, but a place behind them in the table on goals scored.
Australia are in third, with three points from their opening two games. A victory against Canada will secure qualification for the hosts. Their star player, Sam Kerr, is just fit enough for the bench this evening.
The Women’s World Cup face-off between Ireland and Nigeria Kicked off at 11:00 am (WAT/Nigeria Time) at the Brisbane Stadium, Australia.
The Irish players look emotional coming out of the tunnel with red faces, they seem to have gotten a serious pep talk as they will be looking to redeem their name as they are already set to leave the tournament regardless of the outcome of the game.
The Falcons playing from the right to the left, Asisat Oshoala starts after coming in as a sub in the last match against Australia. Nigeria will be looking to dominate the midfield and create channels behind for Oshoala to lash onto and exploit to its fullest advantage.
Ajibade is a spark of brilliance in the game as she tries to create chances so Nigeria gets their first shot. The Falcons lack composure and are seemingly unable to come up with a sequence of passes. They are easily dispossessed due to sloppy passes in the Centre of the park and currently lack composure.
