Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum insists Monday’s (today) final Group B clash against the already eliminated Republic of Ireland at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia will not be an easy affair, despite the Europeans having exited the tournament.

The game holds at the 52,500-capacity Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Ireland crashed out after losing to co-hosts Australia 2-1 and Canada 1-0, while Nigeria are poised to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition for the third time, following their stunning 3-2 victory over Australia on Thursday after 102 minutes of electrifying football in Brisbane.

Waldrum’s side had earlier held Olympic champions Canada to a goalless stalemate in their opener.

The Nigerians know a draw against the Irish will see them through to the round of 16, irrespective of the potentially explosive clash between Australia and Canada, which will be played simultaneously.

But Waldrum is not on cloud nine already.

“Ireland, first of all, it’s not going to be an easy game,” Waldrum told The PUNCH in an exclusive interview.