Rasheedat Ajibade’s second half aim cancelled out Ethiopia’s early lead towards Nigeria as the perimeters settled for a share of the spoils of their second spherical, first leg conflict within the Paris 2024 Olympic Video games Qualifying Event.

Ethiopia hosted Nigeria on the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa, on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon, which finally gave method to a heavy downpour.

The circumstances suited the house crew completely, and Ethiopia took a sixth lead by Birkie Amare after a goal-mouth scramble.

Nigeria’s response to the aim yielded little with the assault line led by Asisat Oshoala and Uchenna Kanu failing to discover a approach across the Lucys’ defence.

Because the half wore on the sport turned steadiness, albeit Nigeria had been within the again foot for the primary 15minutes of the encounter.

The primary half whistle got here as a aid for either side and the Tremendous Falcons who have been with out head coach Randy Waldrum and several other first crew gamers, had their backs towards the wall.

After the restart, the Nigerian women upped the ante and 6 minutes in they grabbed the leveler by Rasheedat Ajibade.

Not many clear reduce possibilities have been created between the groups afterwards as each assaults went blunt.

Nonetheless, there was a contentious second within the added interval when the Ethiopian defenders and goalkeeper didn’t clear their line, Ifeoma Onumonu headed residence what she thought was the successful aim, however the assistant referee had her flag up, a really controversial name.

In the meantime, on the upside for Nigeria, stand-in Coach Justice Madugu handed Rinsola Babajide her debut for Nigeria, late within the second half, changing Uchenna Kanu.

After the ultimate whistle, the Ethiopian gamers celebrated wildly for a job nicely executed at residence and can now hope to trigger an upset once they play within the return leg at Nationwide Stadium, Abuja, on October 31.

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