Unlike the disappointing Super Eagles, the Nigeria’s Super Falcons last night sounded a note of warning to their rivals for the title of the African Women Championship with a 4-2 thumping of Cote’d Ivoire in the opening game of the tournament at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek, Namiba.
The Super Falcons made their intentions known early in the game when Uchechi Sunday opened scoring off a telling pass from Ngozi Okobi. In the 20th minute Cote’d Ivoire drew level from the spot and they fought gamely forcing the Falcons to defend deep.
The Falcons were restricted to long rang efforts in the closing stages of the first half, and Edwin Okon will be hoping to see his side become more ruthless in the final third, with poor decision-making letting them down.
Esther Sunday should have restored the Falcons’ lead in the 50th minute, but the striker blasted over from close range.
However, they did manage to restore their lead five minutes later, thanks to an own-goal from Ivory Coast’s Miriam Diakite. The Falcons added a third in the 73rd minute, as Oparanozie slotted home form six-yards out, after some great work by Okobi once again.
However, Ivory Coast pulled one back a minute later thanks to a composed finish from Christine Lohoues.
Oparanozie eventually sealed the win in the 87th minute with a clinical finish from close range, after being picked out by Asisat Oshoala. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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