The disputes with Nigeria's soccer federation remain unresolved but the players promised to set them aside for the good of their tournament.
Though top of Group B, level on four points with Canada but ahead on goals scored, Nigeria still have work to do.
"Sometimes it's the best team, the team that works best together -- and we're enjoying the journey.
In contrast to Nigeria, world number 10 Australia have been lavished with resources as tournament co-hosts and have enjoyed gender parity with the national men's team since their collective bargaining agreement in 2019.
"We need to continue to fight for our players and get the things that they need," he said.
Persons:
Chiamaka Nnadozie, Onome Ebi, Dan Peled, Weeks, Randy Waldrum, Waldrum, Asisat Oshoala, Ian Ransom, Pritha Sarkar
Organizations:
Soccer Football, FIFA, Brisbane Football, REUTERS, Super Falcons, Australia, Olympic, Canada, Ireland, doubters, Thomson
Locations:
New Zealand, Australia, Nigeria, Brisbane, Dan Peled BRISBANE, Ireland, U.S, Melbourne