“Nigeria’s spirit is high” – Onome Ebi speaks ahead of Australia showdown

Nigeria’s captain, Onome Ebi has revealed that the team is confident ahead of their second encounter against co-hosts Australia in the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Down Under.

On Friday, the Super Falcons began their campaign with a goalless draw against Olympic champions, Canada at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.

Australia went to top of Group B following a 1-0 win over Ireland, while Nigeria and Canada are leveled by one point as the two sides will face off at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Thursday.

Only the top two teams are guaranteed progression to the tournament’s next stage and the 40-year-old reveals that the team is in good spirits ahead of their clash against the Maltidas.

“We are in very high spirits, I can tell you,” Ebi told NFF TV.

“It’s a day after the massive point, and we are already looking forward to our second match.

“The Aussies will not be easy, but we knew before arriving in Australia that no team in this tournament will be easy.”