This blog is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates from England vs Nigeria in the round of 16 Women’s World Cup match on August 7, 2023.
This blog is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates from England vs Nigeria in the round of 16 Women’s World Cup match on August 7, 2023.
- England beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to scrape through to the quarter-finals following a 0-0 draw after extra time.
- Heartbreak for Nigeria, who dominated the game for large spells.
- England rode their luck and the European champions went down to 10 players after Lauren James was sent off in the 87th minute.
- England will face either Colombia or Jamaica in the quarter-finals on Saturday.
- FIFA rankings: England (4), Nigeria (40).