Team captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored twice to lead Nigeria’s Super Falcons to a commanding 2-0 victory against Algeria’s national team in their international friendly at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, on Saturday.
Ajibade’s goals, both netted in the first half, set the Falcons ahead of a determined Algerian squad.
Ajibade’s opener came in the 21st minute when she chased down a long ball and elegantly lobbed it over Algerian goalkeeper Amel Salah. Her second, a stunning long-range strike from over 25 yards out, extended Nigeria’s lead just before halftime.
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Supported by a formidable lineup, including Chioma Nnadozie in goal, Oluwatosin Demehin in defense, and forward talents Gift Monday and Folashade Ijamilusi, the Falcons dominated play but settled for a well-earned two-goal win.
The Super Falcons and Algeria will face off again for the second leg of their friendly series at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on October 29.
