Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai has praised the Super Falcons for their impressive display in the team’s 3-2 win over Australia at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Recall that Emily van Egmund gave the Maltidas the advantage just into extra time in the first half after a poor clearance from the Nigerians.
But Coach Randy Waldrum’s girls responded minutes later to level the scoreline. Rasheedat Ajibade was the provider as Uchenna Kanu sent the ball to the back of the Austrialians’ post.
That strike saw both sides heading into the tunnel with the match all square. While Austrialians pushed for a second goal of the day, it was the Super Falcons who scored when Osinachi Ohale netted from an Ajibade header
Substitute Asisat Oshoala then made it three for the Nigerians. However, the co-hosts staged a late fight back and put one back! But Nigeria held on to claim a 3-2 win.
Reacting to the win, the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner, told Completesports.com that the team deserved the victory against Australia.
He also noted that the Super Falcons are the pride of Africa at the ongoing 2023 Women’s World Cup.
“I am so excited that the Super Falcons defeated Australia 3-2. Of course it was a difficult game for the players considering when the scoreline was 3-2.
” No doubt Super Falcons are the pride of Africa at the World Cup irrespective of their poor outing at the last Nations Cup.”
2023 WWC: Rufai Hails Africa’s Pride Super Falcons After Stunning Win Against Australia
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ALEXANDER the great IWOBI, please fast fast send a message to Oyedupe Payne. She answers every IWOBI question for the Falcons and even come ask a small one for you my best of the best.
PAYNE JUS WANT YOU TO ADD THAT FORWARD DRIVE WITH THE BALL TO PUSH THE ATTACKERS INTO SCORING POSITION. NOR DEY PASS YOUR BALL EVERYTIME YOU RECEIVE. RUN DIRECT RUN INTO OPPONENT GOAL AREAS MORE OFTEN LIKE YOUR FALCONS PLAYER LIKE OYEDUPE PAYNE. INFACT IF SHE IS SINGLE, ABEG JUS MARRY PAYNE FOR ME, SO YOU TWO CAN BORN MARADONA FOR NIGERIA.
Lol!!!!!
Make them born Maradona for Nigeria. You really cracked me up
We should not over celebrate beating Australia. Like I have stated earlier SF is no match to Australia in terms player for player comparism. That SF team is heavily loaded with talent . Even more than the SE . But sometimes tactics speak louder than talents.
Your comments is often rubbish words from the gutter…. Come and stop us from celebrating na… Mumu
His comment is a positive one. You don’t need to accuse him.
Some pole will never see what is good in Nigera