2023 Women's World Cup: Australia Unveils Final List For Super Falcons

2023 Women's World Cup: Australia Unveils Final List For Super Falcons

By Sampson Adedeji

Ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, the head coach of Australia Tony Gustavsson has announced the 23 players that will represent the country, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The line-up of players boasts of dynamic blend of young and experienced and is selected from across Australia, representing seven different Member Federations.  

The team will be led by forward Sam Kerr as captain in her fourth FIFA Women’s World Cup, and defender Steph Catley as vice-captain in her third appearance at the prestigious quadrennial tournament.  

“Today is the end of a two-and-a-half-year process and the wonderful start of a thrilling new journey for the team,” Gustavsson said. 

“Selecting this World Cup squad has been the toughest challenge so far, but the whole coaching and support staff are all completely overjoyed for the 23 players who will represent the nation during this tournament", the coach said about the team.

Gustavsson has selected 15 players who were part of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign and with seven players in line to make their FIFA Women’s World Cup debuts.  

Australia will face Nigeria's Super Falcons in the second group game on July 27th after playing the Republic of Ireland in the opening group game.