Nigeria vs Canada preview | 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
By Guardian Exclusive
20 July 2023 |
5:55 pm
The Super Falcons carry the hopes of our nation on their shoulders in Australia and New Zealand as they open their World Cup campaign with the daunting task of facing Olympic Champions, Canada on Friday morning.
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