Captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored twice as the Super Falcons defeated the visiting Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 2-0 yesterday in a pre-Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) friendly at the newly renovated MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Ajibade opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a penalty and doubled the lead in the 43rd minute, finishing off a swift team move set up by Rinsola Babajide.
Coach Justine Madugu said the victory is a good psychological boost for his squad as they continue preparations for the 13th Women AFCON taking place in Morocco between July 5th and 26th.
Nigeria will be aiming for a 10th triumph in the forthcoming WAFCON in, having won the trophy nine times since it was launched as a tournament in 1998.
