The hosts pipped the hard-fighting Super Falcons team by a lone goal on Monday night.
The French women team have emerged as the second team to qualify for the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup with the maximum nine points from the group phase.
Having given themselves a lifeline with the 2-0 victory against the Korea Republic, the Super Falcons needed to avoid defeat against the French team to be sure of their place in the Round of 16. After consultations with the VAR, a penalty kick was awarded against Nigeria and Ngozi Ebere with her second yellow card of the game was given a red thus reducing the Falcons to 10 women.
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