Pinnick stated this while reacting to the Canada 2015 draw held last Saturday, which pitched Nigeria in 'the group of 'death' alongside the number one ranked team in the world, the United States of America, Sweden and Australia.
He pointed out that the reigning African champions could spring surprises at Canada 2015 if things work out as planned.
"I believe we have the players who can stand up to the best in the universe, as shown by our U-20 team, the Falconets at the last FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup also in Canada.
"What the Super Falcons need now are friendly matches against some of the best teams in the world ahead of the World Cup. They also need exposure to the best tactical and training programme available.
"They will go to a suitable environment for their final camping programme and engage in quality friendlies before the World Cup. We are going to ensure that this team gets all the necessary support to meet the challenges ahead,” said the Delta State-born football administrator.
On the chances of the Super Falcons in Canada, Pinnick said it is high time Nigeria extended her dominance to the global stage saying that the team needs to surpass its quarter-final record at the women's mundial.
"It is a tough group and even the Americans too are calling it the most difficult group in the
competition. We have been dominating Africa in women football and it is high time we began to dominate the world. So, it's important that we exceed our quarter-final best performance since 1999 this time," said Pinnick.
The African champions under the tutelage of Edwin Okon will begin their Canada 2015 campaign
against fifth-ranked Sweden on June 8 at the Winnipeg Stadium, Canada.
Caption: The Super Falcons after winning the African Women's Championship (AWC) title
for the seventh time this year in Equatorial Guinea.
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