Super Falcons Beat Senegal in WAFCON Warm-Up Match
Nigeria’s Super Falcons began their preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 2-1 victory over Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses in a friendly match played in Ikenne-Remo on Friday.
The defending African champions took the lead in the 32nd minute after winning a penalty. Experienced striker Asisat Oshoala calmly converted from the spot to put Nigeria ahead.
It was Oshoala’s first appearance for the Super Falcons since the 2024 WAFCON final, and she marked her return with a goal.
The Super Falcons continued to dominate the match and doubled their lead 11 minutes later. Toni Payne finished off a good team move to make it 2-0.
Payne was also returning to the national team after missing action since the 2024 WAFCON, and she made an immediate impact with her goal.
Nigeria controlled most of the game and created several chances while keeping Senegal’s attack quiet for long periods.
Senegal managed to pull a goal back in the 86th minute, but the Super Falcons remained composed and held on for the win.
The match was the first-ever meeting between Nigeria and Senegal’s women’s national teams. It also formed part of both countries’ preparations for the upcoming WAFCON tournament in Morocco.
The two teams will meet again in another friendly match at the same venue on Monday, June 8.
Head coach Justine Madugu and his players will use the remaining matches to sharpen their preparations as they aim to successfully defend their WAFCON title in Morocco.
