Super Falcons centre-back, Osinachi Ohale was named Player of the Match in Thursday’s game against co-hosts, Australia.
The Nigerian side beat the Australians 3-2 victory at Lang Park, Brisbane on Thursday afternoon.
Ohale scored Nigeria’s second goal in the five-goal thriller.
The experienced centre-back nodded home from close range after McKenzie Arnold nodded Asisat Oshoala’s header into her path.
It was the 31-year-old’s second-ever goal for the nine-time African champions in 31 appearances.
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie won the award in Super Falcons’ first game against Canada.
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