… as Super Falcons confirm readiness to battle England in the Round of 16
The ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup competition in New Zealand and Australia, so far has produced seven countries confirming their spots in the Round of 16.
Ensuing Monday’s fixtures, Australia and Nigeria progressed from Group B. While Australia tops as the group winners, the Super Falcons of Nigeria are the runner-up, ahead of Canada and the Republic of Ireland.
Notably, Spain and Japan are already through to the Round of 16 after winning their opening two matches in Group C.
Furthermore, Switzerland and Norway advanced to the last 16 after finishing first and second in Group A, respectively.
Meanwhile, Sweden has already qualified after two games, as they currently top Group G with six points and only need a draw against Argentina to guarantee the top spot in the group.
Interestingly, the European champions England currently top the standings in Group D with six points. Denmark and China have three points each, and England are tipped to secure first place in the group.
The Super Falcons will confront the first-place team in Group D in the Round of 16.
Ahead of the England clash, Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum says his team is ready to face England in the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Daily Post reports.
Recall that the former African champions booked a spot in the Round of 16 after a goalless draw with the already-eliminated Republic of Ireland at Brisbane Stadium on Monday.
Waldrum is, however, not afraid of coming up against England.
“We have already played the Olympic gold medalist; we’ve already played the host nation, so it’s just going to be another of those matches that we’ve already been playing in,” Waldrum noted.
