The Super Falcons’ media officer Tobechukwu Oluchi has revealed the reason for Asisat Oshoala’s bench role in the Women’s World Cup group B match against Australia.

Speaking in a chat with Brila FM, the Super Falcons official confirmed that although Oshoala was nursing an injury – even before the World Cup – she was well and fine and even part took in training sessions before the Australia game.

According to the official, coach Randy Waldrum took a bold step of not starting the Forward, so she would not be exposed to too much attention by the opposing defence in the first half.

The move, eventually, paid off as Asisat Oshoala provided Nigeria’s winning goal.

She beat her marker for pace, rounding the goalkeeper to score from a tight corner for Nigeria’s third goal in the 3-2 victory.