Nigeria stunned Australia at the FIFA Women’s World Cup after coming from behind to claim a 3-2 at Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane, on Thursday.

As a result, they top Group B on goal difference but the same four points as rivals Canada who defeated the Republic of 2-1 on Wednesday.

The significant victory makes the Super Falcons the only African country to have so far claimed maximum points at the tournament.

Uchenna Kanu, Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala were the scorers as the Super Falcons claimed a thrilling 3-2 win over the tournament co-hosts.

Emily van Egmond scored the 50th goal of this Women’s World, but the West Africans equalised in the sixth minute of added time at the end of the first half.

Egmond gave Australia the lead, only for Nigeria to equalise before the half-time whistle and then score twice in the second half to secure victory in Group B. Alana Kennedy pulled one back for Australia but was too late as the Nigerians held on to the win.

The Nigerians will reach the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup if they avoid defeat against the Republic of Ireland on Monday.

Australia 2 – 3 Nigeria | Group B

Goal scorers: Emily van Egmond (45+1′); Uchenna Kanu (45+6′); Osinachi Ohale (65′); Asisat Oshoala (72′); Alanna Kennedy (90+10′)

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