Super Falcons edge Senegal in WAFCON warm-up

By Joe Apu
 
Nigeria’s Super Falcons began their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a 2-1 victory over Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses in an international friendly played on Friday in Ikenne-Remo.
The defending African champions delivered a composed performance, taking control of the contest early and maintaining dominance for large periods of the game.
The breakthrough came in the 32nd minute when Nigeria was awarded a penalty after sust