By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are through to the final qualifying round of the 2024 Olympic Games following a hard-fought 1-0 win against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon.
The nine-time African champions won the keenly contested two-legged third round tie 1-0 on aggregate.
Cameroon finished the game with 10-men after Enganemben Annie was sent off for unsporting conduct late on.
Esther Okoronkwo, who took the place of Asisat Oshoala in the starting line-up scored the decisive goal 14 minutes from time.
Okoronkwo bundled the ball home after the Cameroonians failed to clear their lines.
Esther Echegini missed a superb chance for the Super Falcons on 31 minutes.
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The Super Falcons will face either South Africa or Tanzania in the final round of the qualifiers.
South Africa hold a 3-0 advantage from the first leg.
