After winning the first-leg match against the Benin Republic on Friday, the Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated the Benin Republic 2–0 to advance to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in a comfortable manner.
The nine-time African champions dictated play from beginning to end and never appeared to be troubled by the first-half goals from Chinwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo.
Rasheedat Ajibade’s audacious sixth-minute lob beat goalkeeper Ogoun before crashing against the crossbar was a first-time Falcons’ intention. As Nigeria continued to put pressure on, Folashade Ijamilusi’s vicious drive soon after forced a fine save.
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With a pinpoint pass from Deborah Abiodun to Ihezuo, who made no mistakes from close range to give Nigeria a deserved lead, their dominance came to fruit in the 23rd minute.
Moumouni slipped through Nigeria’s backline in the 36th minute, but goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie brilliantly denied her.
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Before halftime, Abiodun found Okoronkwo, who put together a composed finish to tie the game at 2–0.
Just before the break, Moumouni’s effort hit the post, which almost reduced the deficit for the Beninese side.
Nigeria fought off Benin’s late advances while maintaining control in the latter half. In the final moments, Nnadozie capped a strong defensive performance by keeping out Sadikou’s header with a reflex save. The defensive pairing of Osinachi Ohale and Tosin Demehin held firm.
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