World Cup warm-up match: Oshoala grabs two goals

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The Super Falcons yesterday smashed past Australian club Queensland Lions FC 8-1 in a final warm-up match before they begin their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign at the weekend.

Barcelona Femeni star Asisat Oshoala netted a brace with Toni Payne, Rasheedat Ajibade, Uchenna Kanu, Ifeoma Onumonu, Halimatu Ayinde and Monday Gift also hitting target.

Nigeria will open their World Cup campaign on Friday against reigning Olympic champions Canada.

Canada held European champions England to a scoreless draw in their own final test match.

Co-hosts Australia and Republic of Ireland are the other teams in the Falcons first round group.

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