The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off on Friday, July 21 with a mouth-watering clash between Nigeria and Canada.
The two teams will meet at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Australia, with kickoff set for 3:30 AM Early in the morning Nigerian time.
Canada are the reigning Olympic champions and are ranked 6th in the world, while Nigeria are ranked 39th. However, the Super Falcons have a good record against Canada, having never lost to them in two previous World Cup meetings.
The Super Falcons will be looking to make a statement in their opening game and get their campaign off to a winning start. They will be boosted by the return of Asisat Oshoala, who missed the Africa Cup of Nations due to injury. Oshoala is one of the most talented players in the world and her presence will be a huge boost for the Super Falcons.
Canada will also be looking to start their campaign with a win. They are the favorites to win Group B, but they will know that the Super Falcons will be a tough opponent. Canada have a strong squad, led by Christine Sinclair, who is the all-time leading scorer in international women’s football.
This is a game that could go either way. Both teams have a lot of talent and it should be a very entertaining match. The Super Falcons will be hoping to pull off an upset and get their World Cup campaign off to a winning start.
Here are some key players to watch out for in the match:
- Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria): The Super Falcons’ star striker is back from injury and will be looking to make a big impact in the tournament.
- Christine Sinclair (Canada): The all-time leading scorer in international women’s football is a danger to any team and will be Canada’s key player.
- Desire Oparanozie (Nigeria): The Super Falcons’ captain is a powerful striker who is always a threat in the box.
- Julia Grosso (Canada): The young midfielder is one of Canada’s rising stars and has the potential to be a big player in the tournament.
The match is sure to be a close and exciting encounter. The Super Falcons will be looking to make a statement and get their World Cup campaign off to a winning start, while Canada will be hoping to start their world cup quest with a victory. It should be a great game to watch.