Super Falcons resuscitate title defense with victory over Botswana

Nigeria suffered a disappointing loss to South Africa of their opening fixture, however their dream of a tenth title was restored with a victory over Botswana

The Tremendous Falcons of Nigeria bounced again from their disappointing opening day loss to South Africa to safe a significant 2-0 victory over Botswana of their second sport of the 2022 Ladies’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria’s hopes of securing a tenth WAFCON title suffered a dent after they misplaced 2-1 to South Africa of their opening match.

Nonetheless, they’d the luck of enjoying minos Botswana of their second sport of the competitors.

Tremendous Falcons coach Randy Waldrum handed Francesca Ordega a  beginning shirt as a alternative for Asisat Oshoala who bought injured within the first sport.

Nigeria managed the sport from the blast of the whistle, pegging the Mares again and making an attempt to take advantage of open areas. They bought their breakthrough within the twenty first minute as Ifeoma Onumonu latched onto a go from Ayinde to offer Nigeria the lead.

The nine-time African champions had just a few shut shaves however have been unable to take their probabilities.

Chiamaka Nnadozie was a strong rock in aim as she made some nice saves within the first half to disclaim Botswana.

The second half began easily for Nigeria, as substitute Christy Ucheibe calmly transformed from shut vary to offer the Tremendous Falcons a two-goal lead.

The nine-time African champions took management of the sport, besieged Botswana, and poured assault upon assault. Nigeria mesmerized the Mares with scintillating dribbles and delightful passing.

The Mares did not reply. That they had nothing to supply within the second interval, they usually made the tie seem like the mismatch it was initially anticipated to be.

Nonetheless, the Tremendous Falcons did not take their probabilities. They saw out the 2-0 victory at the Moulay Hassan Stadium. The win ensures that Nigeria climb to second within the group.

Up subsequent is the ultimate group sport in opposition to Burundi on Sunday, who’re but to select a degree from their two video games.