Nigeria Women’s Super Falcons win 3-0 over Senegal

Nigeria’s women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, completed a dominant two-match friendly series against Senegal on Monday, securing a 3-0 victory at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. The win followed a 2-1 triumph last Friday, giving the nine-time African champions a 5-1 aggregate score as they intensify preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

After a first half on Monday characterized by Nigerian control but missed chances, the breakthrough came four minutes after the restart. Forward Joy Omewa headed home a cross from Shukurat Oladipo in the 49th minute. Omewa doubled the lead seven minutes later, capitalizing on another dangerous delivery to put the hosts firmly in command. Veteran striker Asisat Oshoala, who came on as a substitute, sealed the comprehensive win in the 66th minute, finishing calmly after being set up by captain Rasheedat Ajibade.

The Senegalese team, known as the Teranga Lionesses, struggled to create clear opportunities against a disciplined Nigerian defense, with goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie making key saves to preserve the clean sheet. The performance highlighted the Super Falcons' attacking sharpness and defensive...