The Super Falcons are through to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a 1-1 draw with Benin Republic in Abeokuta.Â
The Falcons had beaten the Amazons 2-0 in Lome and came into the fixture with an advantage. Justine Madugu made just one change from the team which started the first leg by replacing Chinwendu Ihezuo with Asisat Oshoala.
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Al-Ittihad defender, Ashleigh Plumptre gave Nigeria the lead in the 12th minute when she rose highest in the box to nod Esther Okoronkwo’s corner kick into the net.
The ten-time African champions went into the break with the 1-0 lead. Benin Republic came back stronger in the second half and equalized through Yasminath Djibril.
The team’s efforts to add more goals were not fruitful as the game ended 1-1. The Falcons will defend their crown in next year’s WAFCON in Morocco, which also serves as qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
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