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The Super Falcons came from behind to beat Australia 3-2 and leave the co-hosts facing a battle to qualify for the last 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Australia scored first when Emily van Egmond converted Caitlin Foord’s pass.
But the Super Falcons of Nigeria equalised soon afterwards with Uchenna Kanu’s calm finish, before Osinachi Ohale’s header made it 2-1.
Asisat Oshoala scored after a mix-up between Australia’s Alanna Kennedy and Mackenzie Arnold and Nigeria held on, despite Kennedy scoring late on.
The Super Falcons move top of Group B, level with Canada on four points, while Australia are a point behind both before the last matches in the section on Monday.
Nigeria captain Onome Ebi also made history, extending her record as the African player to have featured in most FIFA World Cup tournaments, when she came in with minutes to the end, to play in her sixth World Cup finals.
Victory catapulted Nigeria to the top of Group B, and has enhanced the Falcons’ chances of a spot in the knock-out stages. Canada, who defeated Republic of Ireland on Wednesday, lie second also with four points, while Australia stays third with three points.
The Super Falcons are up against eliminated Republic of Ireland on Monday, while the co-hosts take on Canada. A draw will be enough for the Falcons to make progress, no matter the outcome of the other match.
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