Super Falcons Aim for Redemption Against Cameroon Lionesses in Second Friendly
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will seek victory on Tuesday when they face Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in the second of two friendly matches at Yaounde’s Military Stadium, as both sides continue preparations for this year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The reigning African champions lost 1-0 in the first encounter on Saturday after Yvana Mbomezomo’s added-time strike beat debuting goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor. Despite conceding late, Erhabor impressed with a composed performance in her first outing for Nigeria.
Second-half substitutes Joy Omewa, Precious Christopher, Folashade Ijamilusi, Esther Onyenezide and Michelle Alozie pressed for an equalizer, but Cameroon goalkeeper Ange Bawou held firm to secure the win.
Coach Justin Madugu is expected to adjust tactics and personnel for Tuesday’s clash. Nigeria, who defeated Cameroon 1-0 in the final of the 2016 Women AFCON, will be determined to respond.
Africa’s top goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie may return to the starting lineup, with Alozie likely to feature from the onset.
Oluwatosin Demehin, Osinachi Ohale and Glory Ogbonna are options in defense, while Onyenezide, Christopher, Ucheibe, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene and Jennifer Echegini remain available in midfield.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Gift Monday, Rinsola Babajide, Chinwendu Ihezuo and Ijamilusi provide attacking choices as Nigeria look to end the two-match series on a high.
The Lionesses, who will face Ghana, Mali and Cape Verde in Group D at the Women AFCON, used Saturday’s win as a confidence boost, while Nigeria will aim to reassert their dominance in the return fixture.
