Reigning African champions, the Super Falcons are eager to bounce back after suffering a defeat to Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses due to a late goal on Saturday in the first of two friendly matches held in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon.
The two teams will meet again on Tuesday at the Military Stadium in Yaounde to conclude their two-match series, organized by the football federations of both countries as preparation for this year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations finals.
The Lionesses, who will face Ghana, Mali, and Cape Verde in Group D at the upcoming Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, scored a goal in stoppage time during the second half at the same Military Stadium on Saturday.
This moment is viewed by many as a crucial wake-up call for Nigeria, who have won the continental championship ten times.
Yvana Mbomezomo’s shot from outside the box in stoppage time found the net, marking the only goal of the match against debut goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor.
Despite the loss, Erhabor showed composure and confidence in her first appearance for Nigeria, which she can take pride in.
In the second half, substitutes Joy Omewa, Precious Christopher, Folashade Ijamilusi, Esther Onyenezide, and Michelle Alozie attempted to increase pressure on the Lionesses, but goalkeeper Ange Bawou performed exceptionally well, proving to be a strong barrier for the Super Falcons.
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On Tuesday, Coach Justin Madugu is expected to modify his strategies and possibly change the lineup, as the Falcons, who previously defeated the Lionesses 1-0 in front of their fans during the 2016 Women AFCON Final, will be aiming for a win.
Top goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, recognized as Africa’s best for the past two years, may make an appearance, with Alozie likely to start alongside Oluwatosin Demehin, Osinachi Ohale, and Glory Ogbonna in defense. Midfield options include Onyenezide, Christopher, Ucheibe, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene, and Jennifer Echegini.
For the forward line, Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Gift Monday, Rinsola Babajide, Chinwendu Ihezuo, and Ijamilusi are available choices for Madugu.
