By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Folashade Ijamilusi scored a hat-trick as the Super Falcons thrashed Algeria 4-1 in a friendly at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Lagos on Tuesday.
The forward opened scoring for Nigeria after 12 minutes, Prompt News reports.
The enterprising striker doubled the nine-time African champions advantage seven minutes later.
Algeria missed the chance to pull one back from the penalty spot in the 39th minute.
Alouache Ouassila however pulled a goal back for the Green Ladies two minutes before the break.
Tenerife forward, Gift Monday struck on the 45 minutes to hand Nigeria a three-goal advantage going into the break.
Ijamilusi makes the scoreline more emphatic by scoring the fourth four minutes from time.
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