Nigeria squares off against Ireland on July 31 at 6:00 AM ET in its third match of the group phase of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
How to Watch Ireland vs. Nigeria
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 6:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium
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Nigeria and Ireland Roster Makeup
- The roster for Nigeria doesn’t have any representation from the NWSL.
- Ireland’s roster for the tournament features 15 players from English Women’s Super League, including four from Birmingham City WFC. The roster also includes three players who compete domestically in Irish Women’s National League (13.0% of the team), with two players from Shamrock Rovers.
- Ireland has three NWSL players on its roster, including one North Carolina Courage player.
Nigeria World Cup Leaders
- In two matches in Women’s World Cup for Nigeria, Osinachi Ohale has scored one goal.
- Asisat Oshoala has scored one goal in two matches for Nigeria in Women’s World Cup.
- In Women’s World Cup action, Uchenna Kanu has been involved in two matches for Nigeria, and has scored one goal.
Ireland World Cup Leaders
- Katie McCabe has one goal (eighth in the 2023 Women’s World Cup) and no assists in two matches for Ireland in Women’s World Cup play.
Nigeria and Ireland Matchup Statistics
- Squaring off against Australia on July 27, Nigeria earned a 3-2 victory. The victorious Nigeria took 17 fewer shots in the match, 10 compared to Australia’s 27.
- In the matchup versus , Nigeria was led by Ohale, Oshoala and Kanu, who scored their club’s three goals.
- Nigeria went 0-1-7 in 2022 against teams competing in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, ending with a goal differential of -11 in those games. In 2023, it is 4-1-1 against World Cup teams, with its goal differential coming in at +5.
- Ireland suffered a 2-1 defeat to Canada in its previous match on July 26, and was outshot 16 to 13.
- McCabe scored the lone goal for Ireland (and took three shots).
- Ireland posted a record of 1-0-0 in 2022 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. In those matches, Ireland scored four goals and gave up zero. Against World Cup teams in 2023, it has a record of 1-1-5, with four goals scored and 11 allowed.
Nigeria Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2023 | Canada | D 0-0 |
| 7/27/2023 | Australia | W 3-2 |
| 7/31/2023 | Ireland | – |
Ireland Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2023 | Australia | L 1-0 |
| 7/26/2023 | Canada | L 2-1 |
| 7/31/2023 | Nigeria | – |
