Ebi, who is a defender, said a semi-final place is possible because the team have required talent and experience.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Super Falcons captain, Onome Ebi has said Nigeria can reach the semi-final stage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
Nigeria are in Group B with tournament hosts, Australia, Canada and the Republic of Ireland.
Prior to this year’s edition, the Super Falcons had only reached the quarter-finals stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup once, when it was hosted by the United States of America in 1999.
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The Randy Waldrum-led girls crashed out in the Round of 16 after losing to Germany four years ago in France.
Speaking to FIFA.com on the chances of the nine-time African champions, Ebi, who was included in the 23-woman squad unveiled by the team’s head coach on Friday, believes the Nigerian team can make it to the last four this time.
She also said this is possible because the team has the required talent and experience.
She said: “As a team, we want to do better than we did at the 2019 World Cup in France. Being totally honest, I think we can aim for the semi-finals. We’ve got high-quality, experienced players and some really talented youngsters.
“It really is doable, and it’s up to us to grab the chance with both hands and show the world that we are Nigeria and that we’re not just there to make up the numbers. I’m ready for a sixth World Cup, and we’re ready as a team.”
Super Falcons are expected to arrive in Australia on Tuesday, July 4, for a 15-day final camping programme before the finals commence on July 20.
