At least 200 Nigerian
students in Winnipeg have been gathered
to cheer the Super Falcons to
victory against Sweden in their opening FIFA
Women's World Cup game today.
President of the University of Manitoba Nigerian Students'
Association (UMNISA), Oyindamola Alaka, said the Nigerian
students in the province are utterly glad to have the African champions playing
their two opening preliminary games in Winnipeg.
According to her, students of African origin and Nigerian
community are heavily behind the Super Falcons to reach the next round at the
expense of two-time winners USA, Australia and Sweden and even winning the desired
trophy.
"We are very excited to see them play. It is a great
experience having the Nigerian team here in Winnipeg. We were filled with
joy because for some of us, this is a once in a life time opportunity.
"We are going to watch the game at the stadium and we
would be cheering them via social media too.
"Winnipeggers think the Super Falcons are great and strong
players and that they would definitely make it to the finals," the
University of Manitoba student leader said.
Nigeria will open their campaign against Sweden on Monday with
the tie billed for 3pm local time and 9pm Nigerian time at the Winnipeg
Stadium.
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