The Super Falcons of Nigeria on Tuesday defeated hosts the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 3-1, in the second game of their pre-Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) International Friendly in Yaounde.
Three days after suffering a narrow 1–0 loss at the Military Stadium, the Super Falcons returned to the same venue delivering a far more assured performance.
Cameroon opened the scoring in the seventh minute through Christaine Maine to momentarily raise concerns of a repeat setback.
However, Nigeria responded when forward Chinwendu Ihezuo equalised in the 32nd minute, rising above her marker to power home a header from a well-delivered cross by Rinsola Babajide.
The equaliser settled the Falcons, who began to dictate tempo and press with greater coordination. Just before the break, the comeback was completed.
After a scramble inside the Cameroonian box, Babajide reacted quickest to fire home in the 43rd minute to give Nigeria a 2–1 lead at halftime.
Nigeria then extended its advantage in the 64th minute. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade delivered a cross into the penalty area. Michelle Alozie attacked the ball, launching a flying header that made it 3–1 and effectively sealed the contest.
Both sides treated the two-match series as a crucial preparation for the 14th WAFCON, scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17th – 3rd April, 2026.
