2023 FIFA Women's World Cup: Republic of Ireland Not Afraid Of Nigeria-Pauw

2023 FIFA Women's World Cup: Republic of Ireland Not Afraid Of Nigeria-Pauw

Sampson Adedeji

Manager of the Republic of Ireland Vera Pauw has said they are not scared of Nigeria's Super Falcons, BSNSports.com.ng has gathered.

The draw for the 2023 Women's World Cup was released on Saturday in Aukland and Ireland were drawn in Group B alongside Nigeria, Canada and the host Australia.

Pauw said they were drawn against the top-ranked Nigeria side but they are ready to give their best.

" That opening game [versus Australia], wow – it’s fantastic. There’s a huge Irish community in Australia and I think a lot of people over there will face a bit of a dilemma over who they support in that one! 

"It’s a bit of a shame that we're drawn in the toughest teams in Pot 4 in Nigeria, but we won’t fear anyone. It’s a tough group but a very exciting one", she said.