The Nigerian Super falcons have crashed out of the 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup after losing to their England counterparts in the second round.
England won without star Lauren James, who was ejected with a red card, to beat Nigeria on penalty kicks Monday and advance to the quarterfinals at the Women’s World Cup.
The round of 16 match ended 0-0 after regulation and extra time, giving Nigeria a chance to win a knockout match at the Women’s World Cup for the first time in nine trips to the global tournament.
But European champion England won the shootout 4-2, missing only one attempt.
Former Skipper Desire Oparanozie and winger Michelle Alozie both missed their spot kick attempts in the encounter.
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