Nigeria’s Super Falcons have sent the Senegalese national team packing with a 3-1 win on aggregate. The Nigerian side would now move to the next level in this year’s African Women’s Championship.
The first leg which was played in Senegal produced 1-1 draw.
The Falcons who are the defending champions, will be seeking a 10th continental crown at the final in Cameroon from November 19.
Rita Chikwelu put Nigeria ahead after 36 minutes in a good combination play with Francisca Ordega. This was six minutes after Nigeria failed to tuck away a penalty.
Ebere Orji was fouled inside the box, but Arsenal Ladies star, Asisat Oshoala, failed to put away the resulting penalty on the half hour mark when her well-taken kick crashed against the post and the rebound was blasted off target.
The home team doubled their lead a minute after the interval, when Osarenoma Igbonovia fired home with an assist by Oshoala, who thereafter missed several begging chances.
In the 50th minute, the Senegal coach was sent to the stands for dissent.
In summary, Senegal sat back in their defence, inviting the Super Falcons to attack them ceaselessly. [myad]
