Nkwocha: Super Falcons Must Be Brave Against Canada, Others

Nkwocha: Super Falcons Must Be Brave Against Canada, Others

Ibrahim Lateef 

Nigeria legend and four time African Women's Player of the Year Perpetua Nkwocha has charged the Super Falcons to be determined as they seek to surpass their quarter final record in the FIFA Women's World Cup, reports BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The 2023 edition of the women's Mundial kicked off in down under on Thursday with New Zealand recording their first win in the tournament history, after they stunned Norway 1-0 in a capacity crowd at the Eden Park in Auckland.

The Super Falcons will be up against Canada, co-host Australia and debutant Ireland.

Nkwocha, coach Swedish club Clemensas IF shared a post on social networking site Twitter on Wednesday.

Her post read: "I want to use this medium to wish our own Super Falcons and the entire coaching staff a good outing in the 2023 FIFAWWC in Australia and New Zealand.

"It’s time to show the world how determined, talented you are, go all out and give all your best. I wish you all injury free games."

Super Falcons will be up against Olympic champions Canada in their first group B on Friday at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.

Speaking ahead of the game, Waldrum said, “I think the expectations is to get out of the group, that hasn’t changed. One thing I know is that the players have given us everything in the past days and we will continue to do that until Friday. We will be proud and make you all (Africans) proud as well."

The Canada women's national team have managed to win 1 drew 1 and lost 3 in their last 5 games. Whereas, Falcons won 3 drew 0 but lost 2 in last five matches.