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Super Falcons End WAFCON Prep With 2-1 Win Over Tanzania
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Super Falcons End WAFCON Prep With 2-1 Win Over Tanzania

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nigeria's Super Falcons defeated Tanzania 2-1 in their final warm-up match for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
  • Captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored the opener, but Tanzania equalized before Esther Okoronkwo secured the late win.
  • The victory provides a confidence boost for Nigeria as they prepare to compete for a record 11th WAFCON title in Morocco.

Nigeria's Super Falcons concluded their preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tanzania. The international friendly served as a final test for Head Coach Justin Madugu to assess his squad and refine tactics before the continental championship.

Captain Rasheedat Ajibade opened the scoring for the 10-time African champions in the first half. However, Tanzania managed to equalize before the break, setting the stage for a tense second half. The match appeared to be heading for a draw until Esther Okoronkwo struck late in the game, securing a deserved win for the Super Falcons.

This victory will undoubtedly boost the confidence of the Nigerian team as they aim to reclaim the continental crown and secure a record 11th WAFCON title. The team now shifts its focus to the group stage of the delayed 2026 WAFCON, which will be held in Morocco. The encouraging end to their pre-tournament preparations provides a positive outlook as they begin their quest for continental glory.

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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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