Nigeria, June 6 -- Asisat Oshoala and Toni Payne were on target as Nigeria's Super Falcons stepped up their preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 2-1 victory over Senegal's Teranga Lionesses in an international friendly played on Friday in Ikenne-Remo.

The ten-time African champions produced a disciplined performance, taking control early and maintaining their dominance for long periods before holding off a late Senegalese fightback.

Oshoala opened the scoring in the 32nd minute after Nigeria was awarded a penalty. The experienced forward calmly converted from the spot, marking a successful return to the national team after her last appearance in the WAFCON 2024 final.

The Super Falcons continued to di...