Nigeria National Senior Women’s Football team, Super Falcons rolled past the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon by two unreplied goals in a friendly match at the MKO Abiola SportsComplex in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored both goals, first in the 28th minutes from the spot, and then in the 43rd minute assisted by Rinsola Babajide.
Technical adviser of the Falcons, Justine Madugu said the victory is a good psychological boost forhis squad as they continue preparations for the 13th Women AFCON taking place in Morocco, 5th – 26th July.
Nigeria will be aiming for a 10th triumph in the competition, having wonthe trophy nine times since it was launched as a tournament in 1998.
The Super Falcons also won in 1991 and 1995, when it was staged only ashome-and-away FIFA World Cup qualifying games.
