Nigeria’s Super Falcons continued their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with an impressive 2-1 victory over Senegal in an international friendly at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne yesterday.
Goals from veteran striker Asisat Oshoala and Everton midfielder Toni Payne secured the win for Justine Madugu’s side in a match that largely reflected Nigeria’s superiority from start to finish.
Madugu handed goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor her senior Super Falcons debut, with the young Portsmouth shot-stopper trusted between the posts. Up front, Oshoala spearheaded the attack alongside Francisca Ordega and Funmilayo Ijamilusi, while captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Christy Ucheibe and Payne operated in midfield.
The fixture is Nigeria’s fourth meeting with Senegal in the last decade and their first encounter since the Super Falcons recorded a 3-0 friendly victory over the Teranga Lionesses in 2018.
Just as they had done in previous meetings, Nigeria took control from the opening whistle. The 10-time African champions dominated possession, pushed Senegal deep into their own half and created several promising opportunities.
