2023 FIFAWWC: 'Super Falcons Have Proven Critics Wrong Ahead Crunchy Ireland Game'

2023 FIFAWWC: 'Super Falcons Have Proven Critics Wrong Ahead Crunchy Ireland Game'

Ibrahim Lateef 

Randy Waldrum says the Super Falcons have proven their critics wrong ahead of Monday’s crunch Group B fixture against the Republic of Ireland, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Nigeria stunned Australia with a 3-2 victory in their last game and sit top of the pool with four points. Victory over the Irish, who have already been eliminated, would seal their passage into the round of 16.

"We have shown we are a better team than number 40 in the world," Waldrum told reporters.

Having said that, Waldrum knows they have a battle ahead against an Ireland side that narrowly lost their first two games to Australia and Canada and were unfortunate not to get more from those contests.

"It is going to be a very difficult game. People may think I am crazy for saying this, but I think it could be our hardest match. Ireland have been a bit unlucky in the first two matches and could have got a result," he said.

"We are not expecting them to lay down because they are going home already, I am expecting to get the best from them and have been very impressed with their team and their organisation."

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