The Super Falcons of Nigeria edged the Black Queens of Ghana by an emphatic 3-1 in a pre-AFCON friendly last Sunday afternoon in
Both nations have been busy recently with preparations as they look to get themselves well prepared and gelled for the big competition coming up
While Nigeria headed into the game after a goalless draw against Portugal, Ghana also engaged in their third preparatory since their recent arrival in the North African country
The Queens started well with Doris Boaduwaa coming close to breaking the deadlock but her 10th minute effort went across the phase of goal
Nigeria opened the scoring account in the 34th minute mark thanks to a deflected strike from Chiwendu Ihezuo before six-time Africa women’s best player Asisat Oshoala doubled their lead on the stroke of half time from the spot
Just six minutes into the second half, Rasheedat Ajibade found the net to make 3-0 for Nigeria.
Ghana still never gave up and kept on with the attack but unfortunately Evelyn Badu had her goal inside 55th minute flagged off for an offside but Alice Kusi eventually converted from the spot in the dying embers to pull one back as it finished 3-1 in the end
The Black Queens have been housed in Group C alongside Tanzania, Mali and holders South Africa
Kim Lars Björkegren’s girls will battle it out with the Bayana Bayana in their opening game of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on July 7, 2025
