Womens World Cup: Nigeria came from behind to secure a 3-3 draw against Sweden

Super Falcons of Nigeria played out a 3-3 draw against Sweden in their opening group match at the ongoing FIFA Womens World Cup in Canada.

        

Sweden took the lead though Desire Oparanozie's unfortunate own goal after 20' of play before long, they also netted from a poor clearance to finish the first 45 minutes 2-0.

                                                              

The Falcons came out firing with some brilliance in the second half which paid off as Ngozi Okobi and Asisat Oshoala scored to level up with the Europeans.

A good build up from the Swedes saw them secure a third goal but Francisca Ordega salvaged it for the Africans as she fired home with just three minutes in the match.

Falcons Prepare's for World Cup as camp opens next week' along with Presidential host

The Nigeria Super Falcons, Triumphant of seventh time African champions setting world record of most wins for a country at continental tournaments.
                     
The Nigeria Football Federation has set a tentative date for the camping of the World Cup bound Super Falcons.

Member of the football body's Executive committee Dilichukwu Onyedinma revealed the African Champions will commence preparation from next week.

The team had been on standby since the announcement by the federation last week that it wanted the players to take part in the General elections earlier scheduled for the 15th of February.

"We are looking at next week so that they can start preparations in view of the many qualifiers and competitions that are lined up including the World Cup.We want them to resume as soon as possible"

Similarly, Dilichukwu also hinted that the team will soon be receive by President Jonathan to fulfill his promise of hosting the Continent conquering ladies soon.

" We are looking forward to the Presidential reception that has been promised and I'm not losing hope that the President will redeem his pledge towards the ladies," Dilichukwu quipped, quoting footballlive.ng .

Goal Keeper Hope Solo in saga of exception from Participating for USA team in FIFA Women's World Cup

Goal keeper Hope solo's participation at this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup has been thrown in to doubts after she was suspended from the USA national team for at least 30 days.

Google Image: Hope Solo

As reported, Solo ,33, one of the team's star names and an ever-present in the US run to the 2011 World Cup Final, will miss the crucial tune-up matches at France and England. The suspension comes two days after celebrity website TMZ revealed Solo was a passenger in the car when her husband, former NFL tight end jerramy Stevens, was arrested for drink driving. The report also said Solo was "acting belligerent," pulled out her cell phone to record police officers' actions and was nearly arrested for disorderly conduct.

The US team's announcement merely said the suspension and solo's release from training camp stemmed from an incident that took place during the team after the 30-day suspension, pending review and approval by US coach Jill Ellis and the US Soccer Federation.

"During our current national team camp, Hope made a poor decision that has resulted in a negative impact on US Soccer and her team-mates,"Ellis said. "We feel at this time it is best for her steps away from the team."