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NFF SG Sanusi, exco member Icheen applaud Nigeria feat against Canada
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
The Secretary General of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Dr Mohammed Sanusi has applauded the Nigeria senior women’s national team for their gallant performance against Olympic champions, Canada.
The nine-time African champions played out a 0-0 draw with the North American side in the opening Group B encounter at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Sanusi admitted that the Super Falcons were unlucky not to win the match.
“The girls played well and we had good chances, but in football even when you play your best, you still have to rely on luck. We were unlucky not to have scored,” Sanusi told TotoriNews.
“They girls gave their best. The match was technically balanced. The Super Falcons entertained everyone so we are looking forward to the next match with great expectations.”
Chiamaka Nnadozie was voted the Player of the Match after they saved a penalty from Canada captain, Christine Sinclair.
Meanwhile, a member of the NFF board, Honourable Margret Icheen said the draw against Canada was a good result that will motivate the best women’s team in Africa while heaping praises on the goalkeeper.
“The girls should be motivated by the result,” said the ex-chairman of the Benue State Football Association.
“This is a Women’s World Cup match that we are talking about. The draw should motivate the players in their future matches.
“The goalkeeper also did very well. Look at the way she saved the penalty. She deserves her award as the player of the match.”
Nigeria without a win in the group has another herculean task in the next game against co-hosts Australia.
