“They Were So Fast and So Strong” — Millie Bright and Rachel Daly Hail Super Falcons After Intense Clash

“They were so fast in every position, so strong in every position — that was the hardest game I’ve ever played in my life,” said Millie Bright (Chelsea) after a fierce encounter involving Nigeria’s Super Falcons, during podcast hosted by Daly.

Her teammate, Rachel Daly, also admitted the match against Nigeria was one of the toughest they have experienced, praising the intensity, physicality, and pace of the African champions throughout the game.

The comments from two key members of the England national team—who are part of a side that has won back-to-back Women’s Euros and reached the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final—highlight just how highly Nigeria’s Super Falcons are now regarded on the global stage.

For many observers, such praise is further evidence of the progress made under head coach Randy Waldrum, who has helped reshape the Super Falcons into a team capable of matching top-tier nations in world football.

While Waldrum continues to divide opinion among some fans, his tenure has delivered a clear shift in mentality, as Nigeria now consistently goes toe-to-toe with elite opposition without fear or intimidation.