Women’s World Cup: Top five Republic of Ireland players capable of shocking Nigeria

By Saheed Afolabi

Republic of Ireland are yet to have a point at the FIFA Women’s World Cup and have already been confirmed to be eliminated before their last group encounter against Nigeria.

Ireland will be seeking for redemption against Falcons who needs the match most to ascertain their place in the round of 16.

Nigeriafootball.ng takes a remarkable note of five Girls In Green players capable of outshining the Falcons in the crucial encounter.

Niamh Fahey

Niamh Fahey has been the shield of the Irish defense at the World Cup. The Liverpool holding midfielder will be commanding the defensive wall when they clash with the Super Falcons.

Katie McCabe

Skipper, Katie McCabe was on target against Canada with her great skills. She’s blessed with the skills of playing as a left back, midfielder and as an attacking left winger. She was one of the standout performer against and chief tormentor to Canada.

Courtney Brosnan

Courtney Brosnan hasn’t really disappointed between the sticks for the Irish side. She has maintained a decent performance at the World Cup as she denied Canada with six top class saves.

Abbie Larkin

Abbie Larkin was on for 45 minutes against Canada but that didn’t stop her from being a threat at the attacking third. The 18 years old striker qualities can’t be whisked away in dire needs of the Girls In Green.

Kyra Carusa

Kyra Carusa is yet grab a goal at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup but her tenacity should be a worry for the Falcons. Carusa troublesome pace will have to be curtailed by the Falcons in order not to cause an havoc.