Super Falcons Beat Senegal 3-0 in Ikenne

The Super Falcons of Nigeria put on a strong second-half display to beat the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal 3-0. This friendly match took place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Monday.

The first half was tense and ended without any goals. But the Falcons found their game in the second half and celebrated a solid win in front of their home fans.

The match started fast. Nigeria got an early chance from a set-piece taken by Captain Rasheedat Ajibade in the first minute, but they could not score. The Super Falcons kept pushing, and forward Joy Omewa nearly scored just moments later.

Even as they controlled the game, they could not find the net early on. In the 13th minute, another chance slipped away as a shot went wide when it looked easier to score.

Gift Monday was a constant threat, causing problems for the Senegalese defenders. The home crowd cheered them on. Omewa almost broke the deadlock in the 15th minute when she rounded the goalkeeper, but her shot hit the woodwork, leaving the score at 0-0 as the first half ended.

The Super Falcons finally got their goal just three minutes into the second half. In the 48th minute, Shukurat Oladipo sent in a great cross, and Joy Omewa met it with a powerful header to give Nigeria the lead they had worked hard for. This goal boosted the team’s confidence.

Omewa struck again in the 55th minute. She powered through the Senegalese defence and calmly finished for her second goal of the match.

The Falcons showed their strength again in the 66th minute. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade made a strong run and set up substitute Asisat Oshoala, who had come on for Omewa. Oshoala slotted the ball home, making it 3-0.

This result capped a great performance for the Super Falcons. They turned their second-half control into goals while staying solid at the back.

The game highlighted the team’s attacking strength and determination. This win gives them good momentum as they prepare for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.