Pre- 2026 WAFCON friendlies: Super Falcons target victory against Cameroon Lionesses in second game
Naija News • 1h ago
**Victory Eludes Super Falcons in Friendly with Cameroon Lionesses**
The Nigerian women's football team, the Super Falcons, are set to face off against their Cameroonian counterparts, the Lionesses, in a second friendly match on Tuesday in Yaounde. This highly anticipated encounter comes after the Lionesses stunned the reigning African champions with a late goal in their first meeting on Saturday.
The friendly matches are part of a two-game arrangement between the Nigerian and Cameroonian football federations to prepare their teams for this year's Women Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. This tournament promises to be a thrilling spectacle with some of Africa's top teams vying for the continental title. The Super Falcons, with their rich history of 10 continental championships, are expected to put up a strong fight against their opponents.
However, the Lionesses proved to be a force to be reckoned with on Saturday, scoring a late goal to deny the Super Falcons all three points. The Nigerian team's debutant goalkeeper, Comfort Erhabor, impressed in her first game, but ultimately couldn't prevent the losing goal. The second-half substitutes, including Michelle Alozie, Joy Omewa, and Folashade Ijamilusi, put immense pressure on the Lionesses, but were thwarted by the opposing goalkeeper, Ange Bawou.
For Tuesday's encounter, Coach Justin Madugu is likely to make some changes to his team's tactics and lineup. Chiamaka Nnadozie, Africa's top goalkeeper for the past two years, may be included in the starting lineup, alongside Alozie, Oluwatosin Demehin, Osinachi Ohale, and Glory Ogbonna in defense. The midfield department is expected to feature Onyenezide, Christopher, Ucheibe, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, and Jennifer Echegini.
The Super Falcons will be eager to redeem themselves and secure a win in this second friendly match. A victory will not only boost their morale but also provide valuable experience ahead of the Women Africa Cup of Nations finals. The stage is set for an electrifying encounter, and Nigerian football fans can't wait to see their team in action. Will the Super Falcons bounce back and secure a win against the Lionesses? Only time will tell.