Chiamaka Nnadozie has described the Super Falcons win against Benin Republic as very important.
First half goals from Chiwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo earned the Super Falcons a 2-0 win against Benin, in the first leg, second round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier in Lome, Togo, on Friday.
Ihezuo opened the scoring in the 25th minute before Okoronkwo doubled the lead two minutes into first half stoppage time.
Nnadozie was in action for the Super Falcons and was impressive for the African champions.
Reacting after the win, Nnadozie wrote on her X handle:”An important away win in Lome, we keep going .”
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The return leg will be played on Tuesday, October 28 at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The winner over the two legs will qualify for next year’s WAFCON in Morocco.
Also, the top four teams at the 2026 WAFCON will qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, while two additional teams will have the opportunity to join them through the inter-confederation playoffs.
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It was indeed an important away win as Benin proved a worthy opposition. The Francophone players troubled Nigeria’s defence, as they came close to scoring on several occasions.
Madugu’s high line and overlapping fullback tactics were almost punished as Benin capitalised on these to create credible scoring chances.
Ohale’s diminished pace was exposed by Benin strikers who ran behind her to school at goal but some of those efforts were weak.
Plumptre’ s limited pace was also exploited by the opposition.
Madugu showed continuity as he largely kept faith with his Wafcon winning start 11, proving that he rewards high performance with unwavering loyalty.
The trio of Okoronkwo, Ijamilusi and Ihezuo are becoming a fearsome force in African football as they peppered Benin defence to continue from where they left off at the Wafcon.
Super Falcons played with authority and intent with or without the ball. The first goal scored was a masterpiece in precision passes and team play as 9 outfield Super Falcons players touched the ball before Okoronkwo stabbed home.
Long ball strategy was still in situ, leading to the 2 goals scored. 4-3-3 formation was employed to suppress Benin and manufacture the win.
Communication breakdown almost led to a goal being conceded but Benin paid a heavy price for being naive at this stage.
In all, the style of play, and manner of victory meant the Super Falcons mean business in hoping to retain their Wafcon crown.
But inability to score in the second half and glaring defensive lapses here and there will be a source of mild concern.