Nigeria opened their 2023 Women’s World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Canada on Friday morning.
The Super Falcons’ best chance was when Asisat Oshoala miskicked the ball after rounding the goalkeeper.
Chiamaka Nnadozie saved a penalty early in the second half, as Randy Waldrum’s ladies salvaged a point at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Friday morning.
Nigeria finished the game with 10 women after Deborah Abiodun was sent off late on for a poor challenge.
They play hosts Australia in their second Group B fixture.