Super Falcons shot stopper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, is among nine others nominated for the women’s goalkeeper of the year.
The host nation, Morocco, had a painful night as they let a 2–0 lead slip, eventually losing 3–2 to Nigeria.
Joe Echegini completed the comeback for the Falcons two minutes from regulation time as the midfielder slotted home Okoronkwo’s free kick to help Nigeria seal its 10th WAFCON title.
Canada will take on Germany, the U.S. will meet Japan, Spain will face Colombia and France are to take on Brazil during quarter-finals on Saturday.
South Africa’s Banyana Banyana beat Italy to reach their first World Cup knockout stage.
It was a shaky start for the Nigerian ladies and they were forced to sock up pressure in the opening minutes after a series of attacking threats from the Australians.
The World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, is scheduled from July 20 to August 20.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of their American counterparts.
