Nigerians shade Waldrum’s Falcons after their victory, saying, “It’s great to witness an organized Naija team.”

The Super Falconets kicked off their campaign with a 1-0 win over the European champions. A late goal from Flourish Chioma Sabastine gave Christopher Danjuma’s girls a brilliant start to the competition.

The game kicked off under a heavy downpour, with the waterlogged pitch affecting both teams’ passing game. After 20 minutes of play, the centre referee brought the game to a halt as the condition in the stadium was not perfect.

However, almost 20 minutes later, after the torrential downpour stopped, both teams returned to continue the match. But despite both teams’ willingness to play on the attack, the first half lacked real clear-cut chances.

The second half resumed with the teams trying to cancel each other out. France thought they had the ball in the back of the net midway through the second half, but the goal was ruled out by VAR.

It looked like there would not be a goal in the match until Sabastine latched unto a brilliant through pass to slot home in the 85th minute. Her goal sealed a 1-0 win over the European champions.

Following the game, the girls received praises for their performance, with some suggesting they looked better than the Super Falcons, who finished fourth at the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Here are some of the reactions from fans after the game.

FT: France 0-1 Nigeria.
Super Falconets claim victory in their opening game of the #FIFAU20WWC playing superb, confident football.
A certain coach should be watching and taking notes from Chris Danjuma's team#FRANGA

— Colin NOT Collins 🇳🇬🇺🇸 (@ColinUdoh) August 12, 2022

Has Randy being fired?

— Dr. Kunle Olu-Nwankwo (@RamoniOba) August 12, 2022

I know that coach. His name is Waldrum. He would have lost this match with the Super Falcons.

— Anyanwu Chukwudi M (@albertann) August 12, 2022

If it's Randy that set up this team, the lady that score will be playing at Right Back.

Nigeria would've struggled without offering anything at the attack.#FRANGA #U20WWC

— Fapohunda 'Femi John (@IamFOJ) August 12, 2022

Did you notice the calmness in the defence. They control the midfield…that lady in no.8 jersey…wow what a talent. Then the Itodo lady with the through pass…and then a strikers finish by Sabastine…Please tell NUGA coach to come learn work from Danjuma.

— O'gbemi Ejueyitchie (@gbemizerocool) August 12, 2022

You can see the basics being executed

— Chidiebere Ezeani (@Chidiezeani) August 12, 2022

Waldrum has to be the worst coach to ever coach the Falcons.

— 🇳🇬 🇳🇬Abiodun 'City Boy' Ibrahim❤️🖤 (@Eebrokaka01) August 11, 2022

Its fun to watch an organized naija team

— Alex (@oglex30) August 12, 2022

Nigeria will face South Korea in their next game on Sunday before rounding up their group stage campaign against Canada.