Ranked! Oshoala Missing, Nnadozie Named in 6 Best Super Falcons Players at FIFA Women’s World Cup
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The Super Falcons of Nigeriaare out of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup after going down 4-2 to England via a penalty shootout.
Nigeria produced an outing at the tournament, with some of the players showcasing their special talent on the global stage.
Drawn in Group B, Nigeria played a goalless draw with Canada in their opening fixture, before a 3-2 win over co-host Australia in their second match.
They ended the preliminary rounds with a 0-0 draw against the Republic of Ireland to set up a mouthwatering clash with England Women in the Round of 16, where their journey ended.
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Here are the top six Super Falcons stars at the tournament
6. Christy UchibeChristy Ucheibe made 18 tackles in the group stage, more than any other player at the tournament — at least twice more than any of her teammates.
She did the dirty job for the Super Falcons and created five chances in the preliminary round of the competition.
The 22-year-old Benfica star was sensational against England, winning a lot of the ball and covering a lot of ground. Ucheibe was practically everywhere.
5. Rasheedat AjibadeH
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