Super Falcons opponents in Group B of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup have started talking tough ahead of the Mundial next year.
For the coach of Canada, Bev Priestman, the experience of playing against the former African champion would be handy to them.
“Our recent experience [of beating] both Australia and Nigeria is a positive. But I don’t think there are any easy games. Even Ireland – Vera Pauw is a very experienced coach, they recently drew with Sweden and they’ll be out to prove in their opening game they belong at this World Cup. I’m excited more than anything, especially to get a home nation. I think that’s going to bring an incredible atmosphere
Also, Ireland’s coach Vera Pauw said: “That opening game [versus Australia], wow – it’s fantastic. There’s a huge Irish community in Australia and I think a lot of people over there will face a bit of a dilemma over who they support in that one! It’s a bit of a shame that we drew the toughest team in Pot 4 in Nigeria, but we won’t fear anyone. It’s a tough group but a very exciting one.”
For the host nation’s coach Tony Gustavsson, the teams in the group are not pushovers.
“Someone texted me and said we drew the top-ranked opponent in Pot 2, the third-ranked opponent in Pot 3 and the top-ranked opponent in Pot 4 so, yeah, it’s a tough draw. But if you look at the bracket and tournament, there is no easy game. It is all about knowing who you are facing and preparing in the best way possible,” Gustavsson said
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