Players of Nigeria's Super Falcons exuded style and joy as they enjoyed a well-deserved day off following their qualification to the round of 16 in the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Super Falcons have been the best-performing African team in this year's Mundial, securing five points and remaining unbeaten in all three group games, finishing just behind co-hosts Australia.
Their next challenge will be against tournament favourites and reigning European champions, England, in what promises to be another tough encounter after navigating through a group that many considered the "group of death."
Despite the upcoming hurdle, the nine-time African champions are optimistic about their chances of causing an upset when they face the Lionesses on August 7, BBC reports.
Taking a break from their intense preparations, manager Randy Waldrum granted his charges a day off.
Photos circulating on Twitter capture the players in high spirits, trading their jerseys for smart sportswear outfits as they embarked on a delightful sightseeing trip to the picturesque Mt Coot-tha Reserve in Brisbane.
Super Falcons reach knockout phase
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are through to the knockout phase of the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Australia tops the group with six points, with Nigeria also progressing on five. Canada finished third with four points, while the Republic of Ireland will return home with only one point.
Day off! ????
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) August 1, 2023
The girls went sightseeing.
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