The Super Falcons of Nigeria secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Algeria’s Green Ladies in a friendly match held at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade stole the show, scoring both goals for the nine-time African champions. Ajibade opened the scoring with a sublime finish in the 24th minute, followed by a second goal in first-half stoppage time.
The 24-year-old forward has now tallied six goals in 20 appearances for Nigeria.
? FULL TIME! in Ikenne ?
Nigeria ?? 2-0 Algeria ??
??Rasheedat Ajibade 21', 45+2'
What a solid display against the foreign based dominated Wafcon bound Algerian side. We go again on October 29, at Onikan Stadium #SoarSuperFalcons #NGAALG pic.twitter.com/RyfiLPtPLw
— NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) October 26, 2024
Despite creating numerous scoring opportunities in the second half, Justine Madugu’s side failed to add to their lead.
The two teams will face off again in a second friendly match scheduled for next Tuesday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun
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