Int'l Friendly: Oshoala, Payne score as Super Falcons beat Senegal in Ikenne
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...
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