The Super Falcons of Nigeria emerged victorious over the Lionesses of Senegal in the first of a two-series friendly.
Remo Stars’ home ground in Ikenne, Southwest Nigeria, hosted the 10-time African Champions and their guests on a sunny Friday afternoon.
Two returnees got on the scoresheet for Nigeria as they secured a 2-1 win over the visitors, with both goals scored in the first half.
Asisat Oshoala and Oyedupe Toni Payne gave the Super Falcons a 2-0 lead into the halftime break after a dominant display.
Oshoala scored from the penalty spot to give Nigeria the lead in the 32nd minute, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way.
Toni Payne doubled the lead with a shot into the far corner after controlling a well-timed cross in the box.
Sokhana Pene reduced the deficit late in the game as Nigeria sealed a 2-1.
Nigeria will host the Lionesses again on Monday in the “return fixture” as both teams prepare for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations next month.
