Nigeria's focus will turn from finances to football for its Women's World Cup opener

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — All the focus on Randy Waldrum’s criticism of the Nigerian soccer federation and the rebuke he received in return will count for very little Friday when the Super Falcons open their Women’s World Cup campaign against Canada. “I think the players have appreciated the fact that I will step up for them and speak out on their behalf,” Waldrum said of his comments about the federation's financial support for his team. “As a coach, I need to be a voice for the girls and figh