FIFA Women's World Cup: Super Falcons to Face England in Blockbuster Round of 16 Clash

• Nigeria will face England in the last 16 of the FIFA Women's World Cup
• England finished top of Group D after thrashing China
• The Three Lions and the Super Falcons will clash in Brisbane on August 7

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face England in the round of 16 of the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The nine-time African champions found out their opponents in the last 16 after England thrashed China to top Group D.

The Super Falcons were runners-up in Group B after drawing their final game against Ireland on Sunday.

Lauren James inspired England to a big win against China after a magnificent first-half performance saw her provide a brace of assists and a goal. She served Alessia Russo for the opener after just four minutes before finding Lauren Hemp for the second in the 26th minute.

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James went from provider to scorer with four minutes remaining to half-time. The Chelsea star had a goal ruled out just before the break.

China pulled one back after the break through Wan Shuang but James responded moments later with her second of the match. James completed a hat-trick of assists after serving Chloe Kelly with England's fifth before Rachel Daly put the icing on the cake in the 84th minute, as reported by Al Jazeera.

The Three Lions will travel to Brisbane to play the Super Falcons with a place in the quarter-final at stake, as reported by The Guardian.

Super Falcons draw against Ireland

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that the Super Falcons of Nigeria are through to the knockout phase of the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Asisat Oshoala and her teammates were involved in a highly tactical clash against the Republic of Ireland, which produced no goals.

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It ended 0-0 at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, but both sides practically matched each other in all departments from start to finish.

Alozie reveals coloured cleats inspiration

Super Falcons defender, Michelle Alozie has disclosed the inspiration behind wearing different coloured boots for matches.

The American-born has been one of Nigeria's best players at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, starring for the Super Falcons as they reached the second round of the competition.

According to Alozie, Italy forward, Mario Balotelli has been her favourite footballer since her college soccer days.