Nigeria qualified for the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup for the first time in 20 years. The Super Falcons will face former champions Germany in the last 16 of the tournament.
Africa will for the first time ever be having two teams in the Round of 16. Cameroon qualified earlier with 2-1 win over New Zealand,
The Super Falcons will be up against Germany while Cameroon will play against England in the Round of 16.
The German women’s coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg says she is expecting a tough battle against Nigeria in the Round of 16 at Stade des Alpes.
The Saturday’s match will be the fifth between the two nations and the third at the Women’s World Cup, with the Germans claiming victories in all of their last four meetings.
Martina Voss-Tecklenburg at a media briefing said, “We know that Nigeria is a strong team, which they have proven in the group stage,” Martina Voss-Tecklenburg.
“They have had a difficult start into the tournament, losing 3-0 against Norway, but have shown what they are capable of, especially in the last game against France where they were maybe a little bit unlucky to lose 1-0.
“We know we are up against a tough opponent. It’s always difficult to play African sides, they have good mentality, lots of pace and lots of physical presence in their team.
“We want to make the next step and are looking forward to an exciting Round of 16 match, which of course we want to win.”
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