Nigeria's Super Falcons have secured their qualification ticket to the 2026 Women's African Nations Cup holding in Morocco, despite disappointing one- all draw in a return leg of the qualifier against Amazons of Benin Republic at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital
The reigning ten times African champions had taken an early lead through Ashleigh Plumptre's goal in the 12th minute, before the visitors drew level after Yasmine Djibril capitalized on defensive blunder by Falcons in the 61st minute of the encounter
But Nigeria booked the ticket to WAFCON on 3-1 aggregate score-line , having won the first leg 2-0 in Lome, Togo
Falcons Coach, Austine Madugu described the match as a wakeup call for the Nigerian side, saying the team can't afford to take things for granted in any match
The girls according to the Maidugu, had their off day in the match but will work harder as the side prepare for the competition proper
Team Captain, Rasheed Ajibade described the performance as below average but assured Nigerian fans of better performance
The Benin Republic handler expressed satisfaction with the result of the match , saying the girls gave good account of themselves in the encounter
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