It’s not over yet, fans warn Falcons

<p>Nigerians have charged the Super Falcons to aim higher at the ongoing 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after the team stunned co-hosts Australia 3-2 in their second group game on Thursday.</p>, <p>US-based duo Uchenna Kanu and Osinachi Ohale and Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala were the Falcons goal scorers as Nigeria came back from a goal down to take control of Group B with four points.</p>, <p>Randy Waldrum’s side had held Canada to a goalless draw in their first game last Friday.</p>, <p>“We did it in Brisbane. We bagged our first win, beating 10th world ranked team and co-hosts (Australia) to go top of Group B on superior goals, with four points from two games. Thanks Nigerians, world over,” a post on the team’s Twitter page read after the game.</p>, <p>It was the fifth World Cup win for the Falcons in a combined 28 games at the tournament having qualified for every edition since 1991.</p>, <p>Waldrum’s side seem to have left behind their shaky preparation for the tournament, but fans are cautioning them not to get carried away in order to surpass the best finish of a quarter-final spot, which they achieved in 1999.</p>, <p>“It’s too early to put that kind of pressure on them. Let’s take one game at a time. Beautiful scenes. Proud of you ladies. Enjoy it while it lasts. Hopefully you guys achieve beyond our expectations. Congratulations to the super falcons,” @gintokky stated on Twitter.</p>, <p>Another fan, aydon225 wrote, “I’m so happy for you all, but it’s just one game. Let’s stay focused on the upcoming games. Not time to celebrate yet. #SoarSuperFalcons.”</p>, <p>“We still have Ireland. Maximum focus play like it’s a final,” @Sydo11 also wrote.</p>, <p>Others praised the former African champions for the hard-fought win.</p>, <p>“Unforgettable. Unbelievable. We travelled across the world and silenced Australia. This feeling will last for a long time,” Kolade Omole wrote.</p>, <p>“And in this tournament, you are making history again, taking a point from a seventh ranked team (Canada