Probable Lineups

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4-3-3
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(3) 1 Goals 1 (1)
(0) 0 Assists 1 (1)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
26.8 Average Age 30.2
169 Average Height (cm) 169.7
(1.2) 1.5 Shots pg 1.4 (1.2)
(44%) 40% Aerial Duel Success 61% (58%)
(2) 1.6 Dribbles pg 1.1 (1.1)
(2) 2.5 Tackles pg 1.8 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Women's World Cup Grp. B.

Team News

Nigeria
Canada
  • There are no reported injuries.
  • Asisat Oshoala is considered the star of the team and recently won the Champions League trophy with Barcelona.
  • There are no reported injuries.
  • Christine Sinclair will captain the team and there's potential for her to join Megan Rapinoe and possibly Marta in being one of the icons of the game to retire after the tournament is over.
  • Jessie Fleming will be the star

Prediction

  • Group B will be rounded out by these two teams, but there's potential of disruption to this match. Nigeria are currently in dispute over failure to pay wages and broken promises. They could even boycott the match itself to make a stand. The coach has gone against the federation and could even be sacked after speaking up.
  • Canada also have issues with funding cuts affecting both senior teams in their federation and rumours of bankruptcy swirling. They threatened to strike ahead of the SheBelieves Cup, but were threatened with legal action if they did so they played under protest.
  • Canada managed to hold European champions England to a 0-0 draw in their final warm up match behind closed doors and drew with their opponents here last year. Expect a similar result or for the match to be called off.
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