Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered an emphatic 2-0 victory against Canada in the first of two-legged friendly game played in the early hours of Saturday.
Second half goals from Jessie Fleming and Vanessa Gilles, sealed Canada’s second ever win against the Falcons.
The game, which took place inside the BC Place stadium, Vancouver, saw the Olympic champions dominate most part of the game as they created more scoring chances.
After a goalless first half, Canada broke the deadlock in the 50th minute through Jessie Fleming.
The hosts went in search of the second and almost doubled their lead on 62 minutes but were denied by Nnadozie who made multiple saves to keep the scoreline at 1-0.
Canada’s persistence in front of goal was rewarded as they got the second on 72 minutes through Vanessa Gilles.
The doubleheader friendly games are part of preparations for the Falcons ahead of this year’s women’s AFCON in Morocco billed for July.
Both teams will meet again on Tuesday, 12th April at 3:30am Nigerian time, in Victoria.
