Nigeria book Women’s World Cup last 16 spot 

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have reached this year’s Women’s World Cup last 16 despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Ireland in their final Group B contest.

For the third time in nine appearances, the Super Falcons secured their place in the knockout stage after a hard-fought draw against the Europeans on Monday.

Following their win over Australia, the stalemate in Brisbane was enough for Nigeria to clinch the runners-up spot behind group winners Australia.

Nigeria drew 0-0 with Canada in their first game and followed it up with a stunning 3-2 win over co-hosts Australia to take control of their destiny before finishing the job with Monday’s stalemate.

Australia’s emphatic 4-0 triumph over Canada signalled the end of the journey for the Canadian team as the co-hosts secured the top spot of the group.

The Falcons set to know their round of 16 opponent Group D winner — likely to be European champions England or Denmark on Tuesday (today).

The other African countries Zambia, South Africa and Morocco, were all defeated in the group stages. Zambia was already eliminated despite a 3-1 win over Costa Rica to clinch their first-ever tournament victory. South Africa and Morocco still can joining Nigeria in the last 16.

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