England is set to face their biggest challenge in the Women’s World Cup as they take on Nigeria in the last-16 match in Brisbane. The tournament has been full of surprises, with defending champions United States, Germany, Canada, and Brazil all exiting the competition....CONTINUE READING
This has opened up the tournament, and England is considered one of the contenders in Australia and New Zealand, following their impressive 6-1 victory over China.
England’s chances could be further boosted by the potential return of Keira Walsh, who has made a remarkable recovery from her injury.
Coach Sarina Wiegman will have to decide whether to stick with the successful 3-5-2 formation used against China or make adjustments. Players like Lucy Bronze, Rachel Daly, Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp, and Lauren James have been performing well and could play crucial roles in the team.
On the Nigerian side, star striker Asisat Oshoala is fit and ready to start after overcoming a knock that had her on the bench in previous matches. Head coach Randy Waldrum considers Oshoala a key player with her strength, speed, and intelligence, making her an important asset for the team.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 am BST on Monday, August 7, and will be broadcast on BBC One, with coverage starting from 8 am. Viewers can also watch the match on BBC iPlayer.
As the knockout stages begin, both teams will be determined to secure a spot in the quarter-finals and continue their journey in the Women’s World Cup…READFULL
