The Nigeria Super Falcons will open their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign against Canada on Friday 21 July in Melbourne, Australia.

Here are some things you should know about the Super Falcons of Nigeria ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup:

The Super Falcons are the most successful team in African women’s football, having won 10 AWCON titles.

They have also qualified for every FIFA Women’s World Cup since the tournament’s inception in 1991.

Their best performance at the World Cup came in 1999, when they reached the quarter-finals.

The Super Falcons are currently ranked 40th in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings.

Super Falcons’ Group Opponents 

The Super Falcons are in Group B of the 2023 World Cup, alongside Australia, Canada, and the Republic of Ireland.

Super Falcons Group B fixtures at the 2023 FIFA World Cup

21 July

Nigeria-Canada (12:30 local time, Melbourne Rectangular Stadium)

27 July

Australia-Nigeria (20:00 local time, Brisbane Stadium)

31 July

Republic of Ireland-Nigeria (20:00 local time, Brisbane Stadium)

The top two teams in each group will advance to the knockout stage. The Super Falcons will be hoping to finish in the top two in their group so that they can continue their quest for a first World Cup title.

The Super Falcons are a strong team with a rich history, and they will be looking to make a deep run in the 2023 World Cup. They will face some tough competition in their group, but they have the talent to overcome any challenge.

Key Super Falcons players to watch out for:

Asisat Oshoala: Oshoala is the poster girl of the Super Falcons and one of the best players in the world.

Asisat Oshoala. Photo | Twitter (NGSuper_Falcons)

She has won the African Women’s Player of the Year award four times.

Rasheedat Ajibade: Ajibade is a young and talented striker who is quickly making a name for herself.

SAINT-MALO, FRANCE – AUGUST 09: Rasheedat Ajibade of Nigeria during the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup France 2018 group D match between Haiti and Nigeria on August 9, 2018 in Saint-Malo, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

She is the currently plying her trade at Atletico Madrid in the Spanish top division.

Onome Ebi: Ebi is a veteran defender and the team captain who has been playing for the Super Falcons for over a decade.

Super Falcons CB Onome Ebi. Photo | Twitter (EBIONOME)

At 40, she is a strong and experienced player who will be a key part of the team’s defense.

How to watch Super falcons World Cup matches live

There are a few ways to watch Super Falcons World Cup matches in Nigeria.

• Brila: As a big promoter of Nigerian football and NFF media partner, Brila media will cover of all the Super Falcons matches. And you can follow Sports Radio Brila FM on all social media platforms to get updates and information about Super Falcons and their group matches.
• FIFA’s YouTube channel: FIFA will also be streaming all of the matches live on its YouTube channel.

The Super Falcons are led by Randy Waldrum, known for his attacking style of play and his ability to develop young players. He will be hoping to lead the Super Falcons to their first World Cup title in 2023.