In an eagerly anticipated match, England and Nigeria are gearing up to face each other in the last 16 of the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Monday morning.
England enter the tie as Group D winners, having maintained a perfect record in the group stages. The Lionesses started with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Haiti, followed by another 1-0 win against Denmark.
They showcased their true potential in their final group match, delivering a dominating performance against the People’s Republic of China and securing a 6-1 triumph. Lauren James proved to be the driving force behind the European Champions’ success, directly contributing to five of the six goals by scoring two and providing three assists.
On the other hand, Nigeria finished as runners-up in Group B, trailing closely behind co-hosts Australia. The Super Falcons kicked off their campaign with a determined draw against Canada. They then secured their first victory of the tournament in an enthralling clash against Australia, showcasing their resilience and attacking prowess.
In their final group game, Nigeria missed out on a top-placed finish as they were held to a goalless draw by the Republic of Ireland, who secured a historic point.
The match will kickoff at 7:00 GMT.