Super Falcons of Nigeria managed to clinch one point from their opening FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 match against Canada at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday 21 July, 2023, thanks to a penalty save by goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
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| Nigeria held Olympic Champions, Canada, to a goalless draw in their FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 opener at thr Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday 21 July, 2023. Photo: @FIFAWWC |
The outcome has left Group B wide open.
Nnadozie’s 50th minute penalty save denied Christine Sinclair the opportunity to place Canada in front as she missed out on becoming the first player to score in six (6) World Cups.
Both teams share points and trail toppers, Australia by two points each.
