Oshoala leads Super Falcons past Senegal in WAFCON warmup
Super Falcons defeated Senegal 2-1 on Friday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne to continue preparations for the 2026 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
Portsmouth FC Women goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor started in goal while Christy Ucheibe, Shukurat Oladipo, Tosin Demehin and Glory Ogbonna played in the defence.
In the midfield, Folashade Ijamilusi, Toni Payne and Sikirat Isah made things thick in the midfield.
Asisat Oshoala, captain Rasheedat Ajibade and Francisca Ordega got the nod in attack.
The breakthrough arrived on the half-hour mark when Nigeria earned a penalty kick, and veteran forward Oshoala stepped forward with assurance to convert in the 32nd minute.
It marked a significant return for the forward, making her first appearance for the Super Falcons since the WAFCON 2024 final.
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Nigeria maintained their intensity after taking the lead, circulating possession with purpose and probing the Senegalese backline.
Their persistence was rewarded eleven minutes later when Toni Payne doubled the advantage, finishing off a well-worked attacking move.
Like Oshoala, Payne was also making a return to the national team set-up after her last appearance at the WAFCON 2024, and her contribution showed the depth and experience within the squad.
The Super Falcons controlled proceedings for much of the encounter, dictating tempo and limiting Senegal’s attacking openings, but the visitors found a response late in the game.
In the 86th minute, Senegal pulled one back to halve the deficit, setting up a brief spell of pressure which Nigeria managed effectively to see out the result.
This fixture marked the first-ever meeting between the Super Falcons and the Teranga Lionesses.
Both sides will face each other again in a second friendly at the same venue in Ikenne-Remo on June 8, as preparations continue.
