By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The Falconets of Nigeria defeated Senegal 1-0 at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta on Saturday, Prompt News reports.
Nigeria dominated the opening exchanges with Kafayat Mafisere having her goal bound effort blocked by Adama Diouf after four minutes.
Senegal grew into the game, and nearly took the lead four minutes later through Aissatou Ndiaye but was denied by a smart Christiana Uzoma’s save.
The Falconets created a couple of half chances through Shakirat Moshood, and Mafisere as they searched for the opening goal.
Falconets head coach, Moses Aduku made double substitutions after the break, with Favour Nkwocha and Chinanza Ifeanyi replacing Taiwo Afolabi and Kareem.
Ifeanyi scored the winning goal for Nigeria five minutes after the break.
Nigeria created more chances afterwards but failed to hit target.
The return leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third qualifying round tie will hold in Dakar next week Saturday.
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