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Soccer News of Monday, 31 July 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Possible Starting XI: Oshaola, Plumptre start as Nigeria tackles Ireland

The Super Falcons of Nigeria The Super Falcons of Nigeria

The Super Falcons will take on the Republic of Ireland on Monday, in the final group game of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

A victory for the Falcons means they top the group at the expense of host Australia and Canada.

The match will kick off at the iconic Brisbane Stadium on Monday, July 31 at 11:00 BST.

Super Falcons vs Ireland probable lineups

Republic of Ireland

Goalkeeper: Courtney Brosnan

Defenders: Niamh Fahey, Louise Quinn, Megan Connolly

Midfielders: Aine O'Gorman, Denise, O'Sullivan, Ruesha Littlejohn, Katie McCabe

Strikers: Sinead Farrelly, Kyra Carusa, Marissa Sheva

Nigeria Super Falcons

Goalkeeper: Chiamaka Nnadozie

Defenders: Ashleigh Plumptre, Blessing Demehin, Osinachi Ohale, Michelle Alozie

Midfielders: Halimatu Ayinde, Christy Ucheibe, Ifeoma Onumonu, Toni Payne, Francisca Ordega

Strikers: Asisat Oshoala

Vera Pauw adopted a 3-4-3 formation in the Republic of Ireland's first two matches, and she's expected to use the same formation against the Falcons.

Kyra Carusa should lead the attack, with Sinead Farrelly and Marissa Sheva on the flanks. Additionally, Heather Payne is a doubt for this match; she missed Ireland's last match after picking up an injury in their first game.

On the other hand, Deborah Abiodun is still sidelined for the Super Falcons due to a red card. Randy Waldrum's girls are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation like they did in their first two games, with Asisat Oshoala leading the charge.