It was a humiliating night for the Super Falcons as former champions Norway kicked off their Women’s World Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory.
Guro Reiten’s deflected shot gave the 1995 winners the lead on 17 minutes in Reims before a powerful strike from Lisa-Marie Utland doubled their advantage.
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Despite the absence of Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg, who refused to come to the tournament due to a dispute with her national federation, which she accuses of failing to respect women players.
Osinachi Ohale turned a cross into her own net before half-time as Norway cruised to an opening win in Group A, leaving them level on three points with hosts France.
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