On Monday evening, Nigeria’s Super Falcons clinched their spot in the final round of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Qualifiers after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in the second leg match at Abuja’s Moshood Abiola Stadium.
The first leg in Douala ended in a goalless draw, which gave Nigeria a slight advantage heading into the second leg.
The Super Falcons made the most of this advantage and took the lead in the 14th minute through Esther Okoronkwo.
Okoronkwo, who started ahead of Asisat Oshoala in the starting line-up, hit the target following a goalmouth scramble.
Randy Waldrum’s side piled more pressure on the Indomitable Lionesses carving out further chances.
Okoronkwo later wasted a glorious chance to double Nigeria’s lead six minutes before the break.
The attacker was set up by a delightful long ball from defender Ashleigh Plumptre but she blasted over the bar.
The Super Falcons made a substitution four minutes before the break with Halimat Ayinde replacing Oluwatosin Demehin.
No goal was recorded in the second half as the Indomitable Lionesses fought back, but Nigeria held on for the win.
Nigeria won the two-legged tie 1-0 on aggregate.
The Super Falcons will likely face South Africa in the final round of the qualifiers slated between 1st and 9th April 2024.
