Finally the African continent signs its first victory in this women’s football world cup. Nigeria surprised by beating co-host Australia 2-3. Australia’s Emily van Egmond had led the way just before the break by opening the scoring, but the Nigerian reaction was not long in coming as Uchenna Kanu equalised just seconds before half time.

Back from the locker room, the Super Falcons multiply opportunities. And that will eventually pay off Osinachi Ohale scoring Nigeria’s second goal in the 65th. At the 72nd Asisat Oshoala scores the break goal. She became the first African player to score at least one goal in three different Worlds. The Australian goal signed by Alanna Kennedy, in the 100th minute, did not change the result.

With this loss, the Matildas saw their chances of qualifying drastically reduced, as they played a decisive game against Canada. They will have to win and hope for a false step by Nigeria against Ireland. If the Australians were to be eliminated in the group phase, it would be an event since never has an organizing country remained blocked at this stage of a women’s world championship.

Nigeria brings down Australia and takes the lead of its group! #AUS #NGA #FIFAWWC

— World Cup 🏆 (@fifaworldcup_en) July 27, 2024

🏴FULL TIME! in Lang Park 🏟️

Emily Van Egmond 45+1  (1-0)
Uchenna Kanu 45+5  (1-1)
Osinachi Ohale 65  (1-2)
Asisat Oshoala 72  (1-3)
Alanna Kennedy 90+10  (2-3)#SoarSuperFalcons #FIFAWWC   #AUSNGAc pic.twitter.com/dHdpAZ4cYm

- NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) July 2024