NIGERIA’S High Commissioner to Australia, Anderson Madubike, on Saturday has said that the Super Falcons have given himself, other officials and all members of the Nigerian community in Australia bragging rights with their win over the Matildas on Thursday.
The Super Falcons overcame a 1-0 deficit to stun the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosts 3-2 in Brisbane to rise to the top of the Group B table.
Uchenna Kanu, Osinachi Ohale and Asisat Oshoala struck to put the nine-time African champions on the verge of reaching the round of 16 in a second straight World Cup, and their feat provided a source of immense joy for Nigerians in Australia.
“I can tell you that we are very happy. Now, we walk with a fresh spring in our steps anywhere we go in the whole of Australia. The Super Falcons have done us proud and we want them to continue winning,” Madubike said in Brisbane.
The diplomat spoke as he hosted some board members and management staff of the NFF in Brisbane today.
“What we have been doing for the team is nothing special; these are the things that any mission should do for a Nigerian team wherever they find themselves,” added Madubike, who previously served in South Africa and China.
“However, we are overjoyed that our little efforts have not gone in vain. The Falcons are making us happy and we believe they can go all the way.”
The Super Falcons will advance to the round of 16 with a draw against debutants Republic of Ireland on Friday, regardless of the result of the encounter between Australia and Canada, which will kick off at the same 11am Nigerian time.
