Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Super Falcons book 10th AWC ticket

Rasaq Oboirien
NIGERIA’s Super Falcons booked a place for the 10th African Women’s Championship after they defeated Senegal 2-0 in Abuja, reports NaijaSportsXtra .
Putting behind the 1-1 1st leg draw result in Dakar behind them, the Florence Omagbemi side who are seeking a 10th continental crown in Cameroon later this year took 36minutes to register
its first goal from Rita Chikwelu with Francisca Ordega providing the assist.
Asisat Oshoala should have doubled the lead for Nigeria but blasted her penalty kick to the woodwork.
Osarenoma Igbonovia doubled the scoreline for the host just a minute into the second as Arsenal Ladies ace Oshoala provided the assist.
Things turned soar for the Senegal Lioness as their coach was sent to the stands for dissent.
The victory see Nigeria qualify on 3-1 aggregate.