Nigeria vs France: Super Falcons lose final Group A fixture

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Nigeria vs France: Super Falcons lose final Group A fixture

 

Nigeria were defeated 1-0 by France, in their final Group A fixture at the ongoing Women’s World Cup.

The Super Falcons came into the game, needing at least a point to give themselves a good chance of qualifying for the Round of 16.

However, having held on for most of the game, the African champions conceded a penalty in the 75th minute.

Wendie Renard missed her first kick, but referee Melissa Paola Borjas Pastrana ordered for it to be retaken, while showing a yellow card to Chiamaka Nnadozie for not keeping a foot on the line.

Renard made no mistakes the second time, as the hosts finished top of the group with nine points.

Nigeria will now have to wait on the results from other groups, to know if they will progress into the next round, as one of the best third-placed teams.

 

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