By Daily Sports Nigeria on August 10, 2023
Some members of the Super Falcons to the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand have arrived in the country following their elimination from the tournament against England on Monday.
The Lionesses knocked Nigeria out 4-2 in a last-16 penalty shootout in Brisbane, with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive spot-kick after Desire Oparanozie and Michelle Alozie have both missed for the Africans, following a 0-0 draw over 120 thrilling minutes.
The PUNCH learnt some members of the squad had jetted off to different locations while the rest of the team booked their return home.
In the video shared on Super Falcons, Twitter handle, the players including Rasheedat Ajibade, Osinachi Ohale, Tochukwu Oluehi, Gift Monday, Rofiat Imuran and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie were apparently leaving their somber mood behind, showing signs of pride in themselves as they departed Down Under.
President Bola Tinubu has promised to host the team upon their arrival to the country.
Led by American coach Randy Waldrum, the Falcons made a good account of themselves in the showpiece, after progressing unbeaten from their group that also included co-hosts Australia, Olympics champions Canada and the Republic of Ireland.
Source Punch Ng
Posted August 10, 2023
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