Niamh Fahey and Fuka Nagano Ready to Represent Liverpool Women at the Women’s World Cup
The Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is set to kick off in a week, and Liverpool Women’s captain Niamh Fahey and midfielder Fuka Nagano are ready to represent their club at the tournament. Fahey will be representing the Republic of Ireland, while Nagano will be playing for Japan.
The two Reds are part of a larger group of players from the club who will be taking part in the competition. With only six days until their opener against the hosts, Ireland had to make do with a full training session after their final friendly was cancelled due to a physical altercation.
Ireland’s Final Friendly Cancelled After Physical Altercation
Ireland had organised a behind-closed-doors friendly against Colombia to aid in their preparations for the tournament, but it was not to be. After just 20 minutes, the match was abandoned following a heavy tackle on Ireland midfielder Denise O’Sullivan, who was sent to the hospital after a hit to the shin. A statement from the Football Association of Ireland read: “The behind-closed-doors game between the Ireland Women’s National Team and Colombia on Friday evening was ended after 20 minutes of play. The game, which was held in Meakin Park, Brisbane, became overly physical and it was decided, following consultation with the match officials, to end the game.”
No media were allowed access to the friendly so particulars beyond the physical nature of the match are unknown, but it is far from ideal for Ireland who will have trusted the game could be played without overt risk of injuries.
Fahey and Nagano Set to Lead Liverpool Women at World Cup
Niamh Fahey was at the heart of Ireland’s defence during their qualifiers for the World Cup and will face a tough test to help guide her team to the knockout stages this summer. Fahey is joined by club team-mate Fuka Nagano in the World Cup, and the midfielder is expected to be an integral member for her country this summer.
Liverpool Women have had a successful season so far, finishing second in the Women’s Super League and reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup. With Fahey and Nagano leading the way at the World Cup, Liverpool Women will be hoping for similar success on the international stage.
Conclusion
The Women’s World Cup is set to kick off in a week, and Liverpool Women’s captain Niamh Fahey and midfielder Fuka Nagano are ready to represent their club at the tournament. Ireland’s final friendly was cancelled due to a physical altercation, but Fahey and Nagano are still set to lead Liverpool Women at the World Cup. With Fahey and Nagano leading the way at the World Cup, Liverpool Women will be hoping for similar success on the international stage as they have had domestically this season.