2022 FIFA women’s World Cup Nigeria Vs Canada: Falconet wins 3-1, Onyenezide named Woman of The Match

Esther Onyenezide was named Woman of the Match following Nigeria’s 3-1 win against Canada in their last Group C game at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto, Alajueda on Thursday, August 18 at 3 am Nigerian time.

Onyenezide bagged a brace for the Falconets in the thrilling encounter as she has now scored three goals in three appearances for Nigeria in the competition.

It would be recalled that she was also named Woman of the Match in Nigeria’s previous game against the Korea Republic.

The Falconets went into the tie on the back of two wins against France and South Korea which sealed qualification into the quarter-finals.

South Korea and France will also faced each other at the same time when the Falconets tackle Canada which has already been eliminated.

For Christopher Danjuma’s side, after securing passage into the knockout stage next up is a top spot finish.

This year’s tournament will be the fourth time both Nigeria and Canada will clash in the history of the U-20 women’s World Cup.

While Canada has emerged winners once, the Falconets have recorded two victories.

Their first meeting was at the inaugural edition in 2002 with hosts Canada beating the Falconets 2-0 in the group stage.

The two teams met again in the group phase in 2006 with the Falconets triumphing 3-2.

And their last encounter was in the group stage again and the Falconets won 3-1.

In the group’s other game between France and South Korea, a draw should do for the Europeans by virtue of superior goals scored.

While the French beat Canada 3-1, South Korea recorded a 2-0 win.

The Falconets in six points top the group, France is second on three points, South Korea also on three points are third and Canada is bottom with no points.

Chris Danjuma’s side will face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals on Sunday.