2023 WWC: Nigeria’s Super Falcons trail from behind, defeats co-hosts Australia 3-2; tops Group B

Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Thursday came from behind to beat co-host Australia and taking the lead in Group B of the FIFA Women World Cup 2023.

Australia scored first when Emily van Egmond converted Caitlin Foord’s pass.

But Nigeria equalised soon afterwards with Uchenna Kanu’s calm finish, before Osinachi Ohale’s header made it 2-1.

Star player Asisat Oshoala transformed the game after coming off the bench to score after a mix-up between Australia’s Alanna Kennedy and Mackenzie Arnold and Nigeria held on, despite Kennedy scoring late on.

Nigeria move top of Group B, level with Canada on four points, while Australia are a point behind both before the last matches in the section on Monday.

Australia face Canada in Melbourne and would need a victory to guarantee a place in the knockout stages, while Nigeria will play already-eliminated Republic of Ireland at the same time in Brisbane.