FIFA WWC 2023: Falcons in good group, says Oshoala

5-time African Participant of The 12 months Asisat Oshoala feels the Tremendous Falcons have an enormous likelihood of qualifying for the subsequent spherical of the 2023 Ladies’s World Cup,

The Falcons are drawn towards co-hosts Australia, Olympic champions Canada and debutants Eire in Group B.

“I feel we have now a very good group. It’s the World Cup and it’s not meant to be straightforward or a stroll within the park,” Oshoala advised BBC.

“With the group we have now, I really feel we have now an opportunity.

“We get to play Canada, a workforce we all know very properly, and naturally Australia,” Oshoala added.

“It gained’t be straightforward towards the Republic of Eire, however we had Australia in our 2015 group. We misplaced to them 2-0. It’s a very good alternative for us to return again and likewise show that we’ve improved from the workforce they performed seven years in the past

“We now have an excellent group and are actually excited for the event.”

She additionally hopes she will get chosen for the event.

“I hope I get picked to go to the event as a result of it’s the coach who makes the World Cup choice,” she added.

“If I get a possibility to play for the nationwide workforce throughout this event, I might give 100 per cent. I’m actually trying ahead to it. Actually excited for this one and let’s see what 2023 brings to us.”

The event will start July 20 subsequent 12 months, with Nigeria opening their marketing campaign towards Canada in Melbourne July 21, earlier than going through Australia and the Republic of Eire in Brisbane.