President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has rallied the Super Falcons to carry the mantle of Africa’s pride and “keep Africa’s hope alive” as they gear up to face co-hosts Australia in their crucial second match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals on Thursday.
Having witnessed the conclusion of the first round of matches on Tuesday, Nigeria stands as the only African flag-bearer yet to endure defeat. The Super Falcons drew their opening match against Canada, but they will be hoping to secure a victory against Australia in order to keep their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages alive.
With a legacy of nine-time champions of Africa and a consistent participant in every edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Nigeria holds the responsibility of being the true giant and beacon of hope for the African continent in Australia. While the hopes of Morocco, Zambia, and South Africa lie in their potential to overturn their previous results, the focus now turns to the Super Falcons to carry the torch and keep Africa’s song resounding.
Gusau has urged the Super Falcons to “give their all on the field and score goals, demonstrating the true spirit of African football.” He believes that the team has the talent and determination to overcome the challenge of Australia, and he is confident that they can “keep Africa’s hope alive.” according to report from Punch
The match between Nigeria and Australia will be played on Thursday, July 27, at 11 a.m. Nigerian time. The winner of the match will take a significant step towards advancing to the knockout stages of the tournament.
