Falconets, a win away from successfully defending African Games title

Nigeria’s Falconets are just a victory away from successfully defending the African Games women’s football title.

The Nigerian girls advanced to the final of the competition after recording a 2-0 win against Uganda in the semi-finals on Monday.

Victory was sealed through second-half goals from Okah Adaobi and Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, who scored in the 74th minute and on 89 minutes respectively.

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It is now three wins in three games for the Christopher Danjuma-led side, having kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 win against Morocco before thrashing Senegal 4-0 in their second game.

The Falconets, defending champions of the African Games women’s football event, will face Senegal or Ghana in the final on Thursday.

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