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Justine Madugu affirms Super Falcons’ rebuilding process

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Justine Madugu affirms Super Falcons’ rebuilding process

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

The head coach of Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, Justine Madugu, said his team is undergoing a rebuilding process after a 2-0 win against Algeria on Saturday.

Two exquisite first-half strikes by captain Rasheedat Ajibade in Ikenne-Remo earned nine-time African champions Nigeria victory over visiting Algeria in the first of two international friendly matches between both countries.

First, Ajibade galloped past an unsuspecting rearguard of the Green Ladies and heaved the ball over and above the advancing goalkeeper Amel Salah for Nigeria’s first goal in the 24th minute, following a good pass by defender Oluwatosin Demehin.

Then, just before the half-time whistle of referee Christelle Ligan, the Spain-based attacking midfielder collected the ball from Folashade Ijamilusi as Nigeria broke forward, and unleashed a rocket from 22 yards that flew straight into the top corner, ignoring goalkeeper Salah’s tame attempt at stopping it.

“We are on a rebuilding process and I must say that a good number of the home-based professionals impressed me,” Madugu said after the match.

”Ajibade, as always, led from the front and gave us great balance going forward.

“Now, we are looking forward to the encounter on Tuesday to build on what we have been able to do here.”

Both sides will meet again at the same venue in the second match on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

The two teams are using the two-legged friendly match to prepare for upcoming tournaments, especially the 20254 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) taking place next year.

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Oluwaseun Oyediji
Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.
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