Soccer-Australia lose Fowler, Luik for Nigeria clash

Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group B - Australia Training - Spencer Park , Brisbane, Australia - July 26, 2023 General view of Australia players during training REUTERS/Dan Peled

BRISBANE (Reuters) - Australia forward Mary Fowler and defender Aivi Luik will miss Thursday's Group B clash against Nigeria at Lang Park after suffering mild concussions in training, the team said on Wednesday.

The co-hosts are already without their best player, striker Sam Kerr, for the clash because of a calf injury sustained before their opening 1-0 win over Ireland last Thursday.