Randy Waldrum, the head coach of the Super Falcons, anticipates a challenging test when his team faces the Republic of Ireland on Monday (today).
When the West Africans face Vera Pauw’s team in Brisbane’s Lang Park, they will be attempting to advance to the FIFA Women’s World Cup’s knockout stage for the third time.
With four points from two games, Waldrum’s team leads Group B. They only need a point from this match to guarantee a place in the Round of 16.
The only thing on the line for the Republic of Ireland in this match is dignity after losing their first two games to the co-hosts, Australia and Canada.
Both games were closely contested losses for the Girls in Green (1-0 versus Australia and 2-1 to Canada).
Based on their performance in the competition thus far, Waldrum thought they would be difficult for his team to defeat.
It will be a really challenging game. It may sound ridiculous to some people, but I believe this may be our toughest match.
Ireland could have won the first two games but were a little unfortunate, according to Waldrum, according to Reuters.
It will begin at 11 a.m. Nigerian time.
