Norway forward Emilie Nautnes has disclosed her side’s readiness to light up the Stade Auguste-Delaune with goals when they take on Nigeria on Saturday.
The Arna-Bjørnar star, who has scored only a goal in her six appearances for the Grasshoppers, is playing in her first Women’s World Cup in France.
Martin Sjögren’s side holds an advantage on head-to-head, having defeated the Super Falcons in all their three previous meetings, with at least three goals on each occasion.
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Saturday’s encounter will be the fourth meeting between the two experienced nations, having both appeared on the world stage in all previous seven editions.
The 20-year-old, who will be suiting up against her club teammate Ngozi Ebere, believes her side will punish the Africans’ defensive frailty in Reims.
“Our first [2019 Women’s World Cup] match is against Nigeria,” Nautnes told RFI.
“Their strength is that they are good physically and they have good forwards.
“But they are not quite as good at defending. So, I hope we can score a lot of goals.”
With France’s 4-0 triumph over South Korea in Paris on Friday, Norway, who are 1995 winners, will be aiming for a winning start in style against Nigeria in the second Group A game.
