After being down two goals at the half, the African side stormed back for three goals in the second period.
Sweden and Nigeria shared six goals in a thrilling, 3-3 Group D opener which launched the Women's World Cup "Group of Death" at Winnipeg Stadium Monday afternoon with a classic battle.
Goals from Nilla Fischer and Linda Sembrant plus an own-goal from Desire Oparanozie provided Sweden with two leads against a Nigerian team that was always dangerous on the attack. Ngozi Okobi and Asisat Oshoala scored two early second half goals, then Francisca Ordega tallied with three minutes left to get Nigeria a deserved share of the points in a terrific contest.