Int’l Friendly: Oshoala, Payne score as Super Falcons beat Senegal in Ikenne
Nigeria's Super Falcons secured a 2-1 victory over Senegal in an international friendly match held in Ikenne-Remo. Asisat Oshoala and Toni Payne scored for Nigeria, marking their successful returns to the national team. The match served as a preparation for the upcoming 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
- ▪Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 32nd minute with a penalty conversion.
- ▪Toni Payne doubled Nigeria's lead shortly after with a well-taken finish.
- ▪Senegal managed to pull a goal back in the 86th minute, but Nigeria held on to win.
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Add us on Google 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.
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