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Posted: 2023-07-25 06:58:01

Eight years after the Matildas last played Nigeria at a Women's World Cup, those who remember the day have no plans of taking victory for granted.

On that day, in Winnipeg, Canada, Kyah Simon scored both goals in a 2-0 group stage win. 

Sam Kerr provided an assist for the second goal and copped an elbow to the face off the ball from Ugo Njoku that drew a three-game retrospective ban.

Neither Kerr (calf) nor Simon (knee) are fit to start in Thursday's clash at Lang Park.

But Katrina Gorry, who started in 2015, and Tameka Yallop, who replaced her in midfield, are — and they're wary of what a team led by Barcelona star Asisat Oshoala can deliver.

"A tough, tough game, I remember," Gorry said.

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