England have ousted Nigeria from the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup after a fierce battle that led to a penalty shootout.
Nigeria lost 4-2 after Desire Oparanozie and Michelle Alozie failed to convert their penalty kicks.
England lost their first kick when Gerogia Stanway fired wide but the squad recomposed and nailed other chances.
England have praised the Nigerian side. “They have a world-class striker and difficult individual players,” said England’s coach Sarina Wiegman.
“They are fighters and they fear no-one,” she added.
