FIFA Women’s World Cup: Gallant Super Falcons Return to Nigeria After Round of 16 Exit

• The Super Falcons have returned home after their exit from the FIFA Women’s World Cup
• Nigeria impressed at the tournament which was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand
• Randy Waldrum’s charges exited the tournament after losing 4-2 to England on penalties

Following their exit from the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Super Falcons have returned to their home country.

Nigeria crashed out of the tournament after losing to England via a penalty shootout in an intense Round of 16 fixture in Brisbane.

The match had ended 0-0 after 90 minutes and with both sides still deadlocked after 30 minutes of extra time, the encounter came down to spot kicks.

Georgia Stanway fired England’s first penalty wide before Desire Oparanozie and Michelle Alozie missed their efforts. Chloe Kelly's conversion saw the Lionesses into the last eight.

Following the West African nation's elimination from the Women's World Cup, it was reported some Nigerian players flew directly to their various club cities, while others returned back home.

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Punch reports that President, Bola Tinubu, has promised to host the team upon their return to the country.

Nigeria's Women's World Cup performance

The squad, led by American coach, Randy Waldrum, was one of the tournament's revelations in Australia and New Zealand.

Nigeria played to a goalless draw with Canada in their opening game, before beating Australia 3-2 in their second group match.

The Super Falcons ended the group stage with a goalless draw with the Republic of Ireland to finish second, setting up a clash with the Lionesses in the knockout stage.

England were the overwhelming favourite heading into the contest but encountered a resilient Nigerian side that stood toe-to-toe with them and at times, frustrated them.

FIFPRO calls out NFF

Sports Brief also reported on the union of professional footballers, FIFPRO giving the NFF a warning to ensure all Super Falcons players are paid any bonuses, allowances, and entitlements in full.

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Days before the kick-off of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the Nigerian women's team threatened to boycott their first game against Canada over unpaid wages.

NFF scribe, Aisha Falode, then stated that FIFA could only pay players through the country's football federation, with FIFPRO now stepping forward to ensure the Nigerian women's team is paid.