Nigeria’s Super Falcons came from behind to defeat Australia, leaving the co-hosts fighting for a place in the final 16 of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Emily van Egmond converted Caitlin Foord’s feed to give Australia the lead.
Super Falcons quickly levelled, though, with Uchenna Kanu’s clinical finish, before Osinachi Ohale’s header made it 2-1.
Despite Kennedy’s late goal, Super Falcons held on when Asisat Oshoala scored following a mix-up between Australia’s Alanna Kennedy and Mackenzie Arnold.
Super Falcons has moved to the top of Group B, tied on four points with Canada, while Australia is a point behind both before the section’s final fixtures on Monday.
Australia plays Canada in Melbourne and needs a win to go to the knockout rounds, while Nigeria plays the already-eliminated Republic of Ireland in Brisbane at the same time.
