Nigeria Super Falcons defeat Senegal 2‑1 in WAFCON warm‑up

Nigeria’s women’s national team, the Super Falcons, opened their preparation for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a 2‑1 friendly victory over Senegal’s Lionesses at Ikenne‑Remo. Veteran striker Asisat Oshoala returned to the squad, converting a penalty in the 32nd minute, and Toni Payne added a second half‑time goal five minutes later.

Coach Justin Madugu praised the win but said the side still has “a lot of work” to do, using the match to assess new talent and squad depth ahead of the tournament. He noted the game’s primary aim was to test strategies and identify players ready for the competition. The two sides will meet again in a second friendly later this week.