Soccer Football - Women's World Cup - Group A - Nigeria v France - Roazhon Park, Rennes, France - June 17, 2019 Nigeria team group REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
(Reuters) - Nigeria's women sealed a place in the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time in 20 years without kicking a ball on Thursday -- three days after their last group game.
Results from the final matches in Group E and Group F meant the Super Falcons qualified as one of the best third-placed teams, sparking delirious scenes at their hotel in Rennes.
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