Nigeria’s Super Falcons were held by Portugal Women to a goalless draw in an international friendly match on Monday.
The game, which was played in Amadora City, Portugal, was part of the plans made by Nigeria Football Federation for the Women’s National Team ahead of Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that this will be the second time the two teams will clash, with their first meeting also a friendly encounter in 2021 which ended 3-3.
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While the Portuguese edged the first half, the Super Falcons put up a better performance in the second half, with the introduction of Ifeoma Onumonu, Halimotu Ayinde and Ashleigh Plumptre, who replaced Echehini, Usani and Rinsola Babajide.
Chiamaka Nnadozie was also outstanding for Super Falcons as she made important saves to deny the Portuguese.
The Super Falcons will now shift focus to their next friendly clash against regional rivals, Ghana’s Black Queens, on Friday.
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