Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Saturday emerged African champions with a hard-earned victory over Cameroon. The Falcons’ 1-0 defeat of the Lionesses ensured that they retained the AWCON title they won two years ago.
The match proved to be a particularly stern test for the Nigerian team. The Cameroonians created several chances; goalkeeper Jonathan Alaba was called to action on a number of occasions, as the Lionesses tried in vain to break the deadlock.
In the end, Desire Oparanozie’s second half strike was all the Falcons needed to secure a victory.
The Falcons’ triumph on Saturday was significant, partly because it came against the host nation, in a match played at the Estado Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Nigeria has now won the AWCON trophy eight times, far more than any other team in African women’s football.
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This article was first published on 3rd December 2016
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Ikenna Nwachukwu holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He loves to look at the world through multiple lenses- economic, political, religious and philosophical- and to write about what he observes in a witty, yet reflective style.
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The Super Falcon triumph not only solidifies their status as African champions but also underscores their ability to perform under pressure especially against tough opponents like Cameroon.
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