Nigeria came from behind to defeat Australia, leaving the co-hosts fighting for a place in the final 16 of the Fifa Women’s World Cup.
Emily van Egmond converted Caitlin Foord’s feed to give Australia the lead.
Nigeria quickly equalised, however, with to Uchenna Kanu’s clinical finish, before Osinachi Ohale’s header made it 2-1.
Despite Kennedy’s late goal, Nigeria held on after Asisat Oshoala scored following a mix-up between Australia’s Alanna Kennedy and Mackenzie Arnold.
Nigeria has moved to the top of Group B, tied on four points with Canada, while Australia is a point behind both before the section’s final fixtures on Monday.
Australia plays Canada in Melbourne and needs a win to go to the knockout stages, while Nigeria plays the already-eliminated Republic of Ireland in Brisbane at the same time.
