John Obi Mikel has given the Super Falcons a pat on the back despite their latest defeat, which put them on the verge of elimination from the 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup.
Against all odds, Thomas Dennerby’s ladies put up a commanding display against France on Monday, but Wendie Renard’s 79th minute penalty condemned the hard-fighting Africans to their second defeat of the tournament.
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) June 17, 2019
Nigeria finished as Group A’s third best side and could advance to the Round of 16 should they rank among the four best third-placed teams from the six groups.