Labour Party (LP) Senatorial Candidate in the February National Assembly elections, Engineer Osereme Christen Omofoma, has hailed Nigeria’s representative at the Women World Cup, Super Falcons, for defeating Co-host, Australia, by 3-2 goals during regulation time, on Thursday.
The Super Falcons had wallowed their opponent in the second group B match following a brilliant strike from Uchenna Kanu at 45 mins, to equalize a one goal down.
Osinachi Ohale doubled the score line at 65 mins, with Assisat Oshoala coming on as a substitute to net in a 72 mins goalee, leaving the Matildas of Australia to grapple with two goals from Van Egmond and Alanna Kennedy.
The Labour Party Chieftain in a statement on Friday said that the Super Falcons manifested the true Nigerian spirit.
He however urged the victors “not to relent, but bring out the best in them in order to book a place in the round of 16.”
“After the brilliant performance the Super Falcons has topped the group B with 4 points followed by Canada. The Nigeria senior football team is expected to play The Girls in Green of Ireland in their last group match,” Omofoma said.
On the match, Analysts said Nigeria produced a scintillating performance against a talented Australian side buoyed by the roar of a home crowd.
“It was a performance that ranged from gritty backs-against-the-wall defending to slick, free-flowing and blistering attacks.
“There will be plenty of hoarse voices on Friday in Nigeria’s dressing room, judging by the on-field celebrations at the final whistle. But with four points from two games, the players and fans can dare to dream that perhaps this could be Nigeria’s tournament.
“Australia’s 64 percent possession meant nothing in the end, thanks to some clinical Nigerian finishing and heroic defensive might.
Nigeria proved it really is quality over quantity, firing off six shots with five reaching the target compared to the Matildas, who registered a whopping 17 shots, of which only six reached the target.”
