Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Tuesday defeated hosts Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 3-1 in the second game of their pre-Women’s African Cup of Nations, WAFCON, international friendlies in Yaounde.
Three days after suffering a narrow 1–0 loss at the Military Stadium, the Super Falcons returned to the same venue delivering a far more assured performance.
It was Cameroon who struck first again, netting in the seventh minute through Christaine Maine to momentarily raise concerns of a repeat setback.
However, Nigeria responded with composure and growing authority.
Forward Chinwendu Ihezuo restored parity in the 32nd minute, rising above her marker to power home a header from a well-delivered cross by Rinsola Babajide.
The equaliser settled the Falcons, who began to dictate tempo and press with greater coordination.
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Just before the break, the comeback was completed.
After a scramble inside the Cameroonian box, Babajide reacted quickest to fire home in the 43rd minute, turning provider into scorer to give Nigeria a 2–1 lead at halftime.
The Falcons extended their advantage in the 64th minute.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, down the right flank, delivered a teasing cross into the penalty area.
Michelle Alozie attacked the ball with conviction, launching into a flying header that made it 3–1 and effectively sealed the contest.
Both sides treated the two-match series as a crucial preparation for the 14th WAFCON scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3.
NAN
