Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum opens up on Revelation Cup participation in Mexico

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum says next month’s Revelation Cup Tournament will play a pivotal role in preparing the team for this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The Super Falcons will face hosts Mexico, Costa Rica, and Colombia in Leon, Mexico City,from 15th – 21st of February for the 9th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand this summer.

Waldrum is pleased with the invitation extended to his team to be part of the Revelation Cup in Mexico.

“We are very excited for the invitation to the Revelation Cup. As an American, I know Mexico and Costa Rica very well, and Colombia is also a big rival. It is an honor to play these matches,” Waldrum told the official website of the Mexico Football Federation.

“The fans will have the chance to watch National Teams they are not used to, and that helps women’s football growth too. The Revelation Cup is an opportunity to watch other team’s style. We can learn from Concacaf and South American teams.

“Women’s football must continue to grow; we need to have more of these tournaments. The way football is played around the world gives our players the opportunity to meet another style of football.”

Nine-time African champions Nigeria will play their first game of the tournament against hosts Mexico starting at 4 pm Mexico time (10 pm Nigeria time) on Wednesday, 15th February, three hours after the opening match between Costa Rica and Colombia.

On Saturday, 18th February, the Falcons will be up against Colombia at 1 pm Mexico time (7 pm Nigeria time), before Costa Rica square up against the host nation.

Costa Rica will be Nigeria’s last opponent, both teams locking horns from 5 pm Mexico time (11 pm Nigeria time) on Tuesday 21st February, before hosts Mexico and Colombia draw the curtain on the four-nation tourney.

Waldrum’s side has been drawn to face co-host, Australia, Olympic Champions Canada, and debutant Republic of Ireland in the group stage of Australia/ New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.