The Super Falcons played 1:1 draw with their Benin Republic counterpart in the second leg of the qualifier at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta.

Nigerian defender Ashleigh Plumptre scored in the 11th  minute, heading the ball home from a corner kick.

The goal compounded the woes for the Amazon, who had previously lost the first leg 2 goals to nil in Lome.

During the second half, the Beninoise came out more impressive and were rewarded in the 61st minutes through a direct free kick from Yasminath Djibril, beating Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie.

The duo of Deborah Abiodun and Esther Okoronkwo sustained injuries and were substituted during the match.

Speaking at the post match press conference, Super Falcon’s coach, Justine Madugu, said that though the team played below expectations, he was happy for the qualification.

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“In terms of results, sometimes there can be off days, there can be bad days and we want to consider today’s match from this perspective.

“The performance is not what we need but we expected it.

“It didn’t come so much as a surprise because even, at the press conference yesterday, we knew it was going to be a tough game,” he said.

The 10th time African champion will be hoping to make it 11th time at the 2026 tournament in Morocco.

Source: NAN

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