Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Cameroon 3-1 in the second match of their international friendly in Yaounde. Chiwendu Ihezuo, Rinsola Babajide and Michelle Alozie were on target as the Falcons bounced back from their 1-0 loss to the Lionesses.
Cameroon took the lead in the seventh minute, but Nigeria responded strongly. Ihezuo headed home in the 32nd minute from a cross by Babajide to level the score. Babajide then put Nigeria ahead before halftime after capitalising on a scramble in the box.
Michelle Alozie sealed the victory in the 64th minute, finishing off a cross from Rasheedat Ajibade. The win secured revenge for the Falcons and boosted team morale ahead of the continental tournament.
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The matches serve as preparation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, scheduled for March 17 to April 3. The Super Falcons are defending champions and will compete in Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt and Malawi.
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