Super Falcons qualify for AWCON
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have succeeded where their male
counterparts failed, defeating Senegal by a goal in each half to qualify
for the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON).
In March, the Nigerian male team, the Super Eagles, failed to qualify
for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) holding in Gabon, after
falling to a 1-0 defeat to Egypt in Alexandria.
However, on Tuesday, the Falcons, coached by former Falcon Florence
Omagbemi, beat Senegal in Abuja by two unreplied goals to qualify 3-1 on
aggregate following a 1-1 draw in the first leg played in dakar at the
weekend.
Rita Chikwelu notched the first goal in the 36th minute, while
midfielder Osarenoma Igbinovia made the points safe with a second, one
minute into the second half.
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