Nigeria Crush Cameroon 3-1 in Pre-WAFCON Friendly
Ihezuo, Babajide, Alozie Fire Falcons to Victory
Nigeria’s Super Falcons delivered a commanding performance in Yaoundé, defeating Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses 3-1 in their second friendly ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The result was a sharp turnaround from their narrow loss three days earlier, underscoring the team’s pedigree as perennial African champions.
Cameroon struck first in the seventh minute, briefly evoking memories of the weekend setback. But Nigeria responded with resilience.
Chinwendu Ihezuo equalized in the 32nd minute, rising to head home Rinsola Babajide’s precise cross.
Babajide then turned scorer herself just before halftime, capitalizing on a scramble in the box to put the Falcons ahead.
Head Coach Justin Madugu’s decision to make seven changes paid off, as his midfield pressed higher and disrupted Cameroon’s rhythm.
The momentum carried into the second half, where captain Rasheedat Ajibade’s relentless work down the right flank produced a teasing delivery that Michelle Alozie met with a flying header in the 64th minute, sealing the 3-1 victory.
Both sides used the friendlies as vital preparation for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, scheduled from March 17 to April 3. For Nigeria, the emphatic win was a timely reminder that while form may fluctuate, class endures.
