Oshoala seals Nigeria’s upset win over co-host Australia at the Women’s World Cup

Published July 27, 2023 5:41 am

By JOHN PYE
AP Sports Writer

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Asisat Oshoala inspired Nigeria’s 3-2 upset win over co-host Australia with her extra edge in attack and a goal that sealed the victory and sparked a jersey-shedding celebration. The surprising victory moved Nigeria into a share of first place in Group B with Canada with one game to go before the knockout round. It means an injury-plagued Australia team missing striker Sam Kerr has to beat Olympic champion Canada in Melbourne on Monday to control its own fate for a spot in the round of 16. Oshoala went on the score tied 1-1 in the 63rd minute and and the Nigerians scored twice in nine minutes to take the game away from the home team.

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