Super Falcons defeat Senegal 2-1 in WAFCON 2026 warm-up match

Nigeria's Super Falcons began their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations preparations with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Senegal in a friendly match. The game, held at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, saw key players return to the national team fold.

Veteran striker Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 32nd minute, converting a penalty. This marked Oshoala's return to the national team since the WAFCON 2024 final. Toni Payne doubled Nigeria's advantage in the 43rd minute, finishing off a well-executed attacking move. Payne was also making her first appearance for the team since the WAFCON 2024 finals.

The Super Falcons largely controlled the tempo and limited Senegal's attacking opportunities throughout the first half. Despite Nigeria's dominance, Senegal managed to reduce the deficit in the 86th minute, setting up a tense finish to the match.

However, the Nigerian team held on to secure the victory. This encounter marked the first-ever meeting between the Super Falcons and Senegal's Teranga Lionesses. Both teams are using these fixtures to fine-tune their strategies for the upcoming WAFCON tournament in Morocco, with a second friendly scheduled for Monday at the same venue.