Nigeria Super Falcons Fall To Reigning Olympics Champions In Vancouver

Super Falcon’s first international friendly game against Canada ended with a 2-0 loss at the Vancouver early this morning.

The game which was played at the BC Place Stadium was part of the Super Falcon’s preparation ahead for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The Olympic champions dominated the game and could have scored an early goal in the 4th minute, but Chiamaka Nnadozie’s brilliance kept the nine times African champions from not conceding.

The Falcons were lacking the firepower following the absence of Asisat Oshoala as.

The Super Falcons managed to soak the pressure in the first half as they held on to goalless heading to the break.

Jessie Fleming broke the deadlock in the 50th minute to give the Canadian women the lead.

Chiamaka had to make multiple saves to keep her side in the mix as the hosts continue to pile pressure to double their lead.

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum substituted Chiamaka for Tobichukwu Oluehi in the 70th minute.

Two minutes of his involvement, the reigning Olympics champions doubled their lead in the 72nd minute through Vanessa Gilles.

The Super Falcons will be hoping to avenge the loss when they take on the Canadian women’s national team again on Monday.


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