Nigeria Vs Ireland: Waldrum says Australians have been amazing to him and the Super Falcons

Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum feared the Australian public may be slightly cold or aloof with him after his team stunned co-hosts the Matildas of Australia in Brisbane last Thursday.

Instead, however, the American has encountered nothing from warmth and admiration from Matildas supporters in recognition of the Super Falcons’ exceptional performance.

‘Australia is an amazing country,’ Waldrum told FIFA.com. ‘The fans have been great with us. In some countries – maybe even the US where I’m from – if a team were to come in and beat the host nation, the fans may not be particularly friendly to those players and coaches.

‘But here, even if I go out for a walk, I have so many people stop me and say, ‘Congratulations, your team played so well, you deserved it and we wish you all the best’. Australia is a very sporting country, I feel. They understand sport and appreciate it whether it comes from the Australia team, the Nigerians, or whomever.’