By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria’s Falconets floored Ghana 3-1 in their opening fixture at the WAFU B Women’s Cup on Saturday, Prompt News reports.
Moses Aduku’s side got the opener from the penalty spot in the 40th minute through Janet Akeremkowei.
Akeremkowei doubled Nigeria’s lead just before the break.
Ghana pulled one back through Sarah Nyarko in the 49th minute.
Favour Nkwocha however restored Nigeria’s two-goal lead with a stunning strike two minutes from time.
The Falconets will face hosts Benin Republic in their next game on Sunday morning before another clash with Ghana on Tuesday.
The final match of the competition comes on Wednesday, November 12.
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