The Super Falcons captain, Onome Ebi, has acknowledged the importance of the team’s next clash against Australia.Randy Waldrum’s charges will take on co-hosts Australia in a Group B encounter at the Brisbane Stadium on Thursday morning.The West Africans drew their first game against Canada and will need a better result against the Matildas to boost their chances of securing a place in the Round of 16.“It is very important to us to collect the three points on Thursda...

Super Falcons captain Onome Ebi says the team is already looking forward to their second game against co-hosts Australia at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.Randy Waldrum’s side started their campaign with an impressive 0-0 draw against Olympic champions Canada on Friday.The West Africans are back at their base in Brisbane for Thursday’s clash with the Matildas.Ebi said the Super Falcons are in high spirits ahead of the game.“We are in very high spirits, I can tell y...

The Australia players have insisted they are not afraid of Lionel Messi as they prepare for their last-16 clash in the 2022 World Cup.They, however, admitted their admiration for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.Australia qualified thanks to a 1-0 win over Denmark.The Socceroos will now take on Messi and co. on Saturday evening for a place in the quarterfinal.“I always loved Messi, and I think he is the greatest to ever play the game."“[But] it’s not an honor to pl...