- Nigeria face winless Ireland in their last game of Group B.
- A draw for Nigeria will see the Super Falcons advancing to the knockout stage.
- Loss against Australia and Canada means Ireland can no longer make the last-16.
- Nigeria stunned Australia 3-2 on Thursday.
- FIFA ranking: Ireland (22), Nigeria (40).
Nigeria XI announced:
Nigeria: Chiamaka Nnadozie (GK), Ashleigh Plumptre, Osinachi Ohale, Toni Payne, Asisat Oshoala, Christy Ucheibe, Uchenna Kanu, Blessing Demehin, Rasheedat Ajibade, Halimatu Ayinde, Michelle Alozie.
OFFICIAL: TEAM NEWS 🗞️
📄Here’s 🇳🇬our starting XI vs #Ireland in Brisbane #SoarSuperFalcons #FIFAWWC #IRENGA pic.twitter.com/COUN7rTkgz
— NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) July 31, 2023
Ireland XI announced:
Ireland: Courtney Brosnan (GK), Louise Quinn, Niamh Fahey, Megan Connolly, Ruehsa Littlejohn, Denise O’Sullivan, Katie McCabe (C), Lily Agg, Heather Payne, Sinead Farrelly, Kyra Carusa.
STARTING XI | Ireland v Nigeria
Our team to take on Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium ☘️
Let’s give this our all 💪#COYGIG | #OUTBELIEVE pic.twitter.com/7NTDj6aaKN
— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) July 31, 2023
Group B comes to a conclusion
Three of the four teams in Group B can still qualify for the knockout stages, with only Ireland eliminated so far.
Nigeria top the group on four points and only need a draw to secure qualification. Canada are level on points with The Super Falcons, but a place behind them in the table on goals scored.
Australia are in third, with three points from their opening two games. A victory against Canada will secure qualification for the hosts. The Matildas star player, Sam Kerr, is only fit enough for the bench this evening.
