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Biggest upset of the Women’s World Cup courtesy of Nigeria

  • Writer: Melody Gwenyambira
    Melody Gwenyambira
  • Jul 27, 2023
  • 1 min read

Australia 2-3 Nigeria


Nigeria caused the biggest upset so far at the World Cup after beating the hosts today in Brisbane.

Australia will now need to beat Olympic Champions, Canada in order to advance to the knockout stages

Asisat Oshoala


The Matilda's were proven by the Super Falcons to be tigers only on paper, as goals by Uchenna Kanu 45', Osinachi Ohale 66' and Asisat Oshoala 72' pushed Nigeria to the top spot in the Group B.


"What an embarrassing game. Plenty of opportunities early but the finishes continue to be lousy. The passing, if it’s not lousy, is aimless," Robert Moylan said.

 
 
 

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