Casablanca, Morocco – Naija Super Falcons don flex their muscles for 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as dem beat our West African padi, Ghana, 3-1 on Sunday. Dem play for Lanoria Sports Complex, which be di final warm-up match before di big tournament wey go start for July 5.
After dem draw goalless with Portugal last week (no be small matter), head coach Justin Madugu come set strong line-up for dis match. Big names like Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, and Deborah Abiodun all dey shine for starting eleven. Tochukwu Oluehi stand for goal since Chiamaka Nnadozie no dey, while Osinachi Ohale, Tosin Demehin, Michelle Alozie, and Ashleigh Plumptre dey hold down di defense.
Di match start as dem both teams dey juggle ball, but nobody fit score until di 34th minute. Na hin Nigeria take advantage when Ihezuo shoot ball, e deflect small off Ghana player and enter net. E be like say na own goal, but FIFA don gree make dem credit am to Ihezuo, because di shot dey on point.
Just before di first half finish, Nigeria double am with penalty. Oshoala no dey carry last as she calmly slot di ball pass Ghana goalkeeper, Cynthia. Na 2-0 wey dem go halftime. Di Super Falcons dey full of ginger!
As dem enter second half, di pressure dey continue, and no time for relax, Nigeria wan score more. For 51st minute, Ajibade show say she no come play as she finish one quick attack with sharp strike, na so di score go 3-0. Ghana think say dem don reason am when Badu finally find net, but referee show dem say offside. Chai! Dem no fit catch any break!
Before di final whistle blow, Ghana push waka enter Nigerian area, and dem collect penalty after foul happen. Alice Kusi no allow chance pass as she convert am for 88th minute to make am 3-1. But na dat one be di last hustle wey dem fit showcase, and di Super Falcons carry di win enter their back pocket.
This victory carry good vibes for Nigeria ahead of their first WAFCON match against Tunisia wey go kick off Sunday. Dis na not just win; e be like confidence booster for di team. With Oshoala and Ajibade on form, reach for dat cup no go bad at all!
