Nigeria vs Norway: Super Falcons thrashed in Women’s World Cup opener

Nigeria lost 3-0 to Norway, in their first Group A match, at the ongoing 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Saturday night.

The Super Falcons conceded all three goals in the first half.

Guro Reiten, Lisa-Marie Utland and an Ohale own goal gave the Scandinavian team a huge advantage going into the break.

There were no goals in the second half, even though Thomas Dennerby’s ladies were markedly better.

Nigeria will face Korea Republic in their next game on June 12, knowing that another defeat will result in early elimination from the tournament.

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