This article explores the football history between New Zealand and Nigeria, highlighting a recent friendly match and Nigeria's participation in various international tournaments.
New Zealand Women's (W) team has struggled in recent matches, failing to win any of their last five games in the World Friendly International Women. Furthermore, they have only secured one win in their last nine home games at Mardan Stadyumu in Antalya. In contrast, Nigeria Women's (W) team is in mixed form in the Friendly International Women, managing to win one away game.
Historically, New Zealand W has never defeated Nigeria W in their past encounters. This sets the stage for an interesting dynamic between the two teams.
Nigeria have defeated New Zealand 3-0 in a friendly match ahead of the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The Nigerian female national football team, the Super Falcons thrashed the World Cup co-hosts at the Emir Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkiye, on Tuesday.
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Nigeria’s first goal of the rout came from Onome Ebirose in the 34th minute. Jennifer Onyi Echegini consolidated Nigeria’s lead in the second half while Desire Oparanozie sealed the scoring streak with the third goal close to the end of the game. It was the Super Falcons' third win in a row as they prepare for the world cup in scheduled to start in July. Before stunning the New Zealand’s Football Ferns, they defeated Haiti and Costa Rica in their previous friendly matches.
They are due to participate in the FIFA Women’s World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. They are in Group B with Australia, Canada, and the Republic of Ireland.
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During the decade, Nigeria played in several international tournaments and friendly matches. In the FIFA World Cup, they placed bottom in Group B in 2010, reached the Round of 16 in 2014, and placed third in Group D in 2018. The team entered the Africa Cup of Nations in 2010 (third place), 2013 (winners) and 2019 (third place).
Here's a summary of Nigeria's performance in major tournaments:
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New Zealand vs Nigeria | U-17 FIFA Women's World Cup | 15 October 2022
| Tournament | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 2010 | Bottom in Group B |
| FIFA World Cup | 2014 | Round of 16 |
| FIFA World Cup | 2018 | Third in Group D |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2010 | Third Place |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2013 | Winners |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 2019 | Third Place |
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