By Adegboyega Adeleye
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are set to face European champions, England in the round of 16 at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Brisbane.
The Falcons are clearly the underdogs in Brisbane but would seek to cause an upset by knocking the European champions out of the competition.
She spent the last three seasons at Leicester City before she left at the end of the season.
Nigeria XI: Nnadozie, Plumptre, Ohale, Onumonu, Payne, Ucheibe, Kanu, Demehin, Ajibade, Ayinde, Alozie.
Subs: Oluehi, Balogun, Ogbonna, Ebi, Oshoala, Oparanozie, Monday, Ordega, Echegini, Imuran, Okoronkwo.
England
Lionesses coach Sarina Wiegman has opted to play with a back three again after their successful win over China.
Midfielder Keira Walsh, who returned to team training on Sunday, returns into the starting XI to replace Katie Zelem in what is the only change as the formation remains the same.
England XI: Earps, Bronze, Greenwood, Bright, Carter, Daly, Walsh, Stanway, Hemp, James, Russo.
Subs: Charles, Toone, Nobbs, Hampton, Roebuck, Wubben-Moy, Morgan, England, Robinson, Coombs, Kelly, Zelem.
