The 2023 Women’s World Cup has kicked off in New Zealand and Australia with Nigeria starting their journey against Canada early Friday (WAT).
Nigeria are in Group B of the competition and are gearing up to reach the knockout stage for the second time in a row.
The Super Falcons and Canada are not the only teams in the lot. The Republic of Ireland and co-hosts Australia are also in Group B of the competition.
After Nigeria’s opening game against Canada, the multiple-time African champions will then take on the Republic of Ireland before battling Australia.
Dates, times and venues of our group games#SoarSuperFalcons #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/xPOFtCM4RM
— NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) July 19, 2023
The Super Falcons, despite taking part in all editions of the World Cup, have reached the knockout stage twice – in 1999 and 2019.
Time, Date For Nigeria’s Group Stage Fixtures at the 2023 Women’s Cup
Below is Nigeria’s group-stage matches at the 2023 Women’s World Cup and the time for the games:
Friday, 21 July: Nigeria-Canada (03:30 am)
Thursday, 27 July: Australia-Nigeria (11:00 am)
Monday, 31 July: Republic of Ireland-Nigeria (11:00 am)