FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP Super Falcons Returns To Training Ahead Of England Game

In preparation for their Round of 16 match against England, the Nigerian Super Falcons resumed training on Thursday at the Lion FC facility.

Following Monday’s 0-0 draw with the Republic of Ireland, the players were given a two-day break.

The drill was completed by each of the 23 players.

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Deborah Abiodun, a midfielder, is back in the lineup after missing the matches against Australia and the Republic of Ireland due to a suspension.

The Lionesses of England will be the opponent for Randy Waldrum’s team on Monday morning at Brisbane’s Lang Park.

The eagerly awaited match will begin at 8.30am Nigerian time.

The two nations will meet for the fourth time ever.

At the 1995 World Cup, the Lionesses defeated Nigeria in their first encounter, 3-2.

But since then, both of the friendly matches between the two countries have ended in victories for the Super Falcons.

They won 3-0 in an exhibition match against Reading in April 2004 and 1-0 against Norwich in July 2002.


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