Falconets secure away win in Congo

In from Nifemi Daniel …
Nigeria’s Women under-20 team, the Falconets, inched closer to the 2016 Fifa Under-20 Women World Cup after defeating DR Congo 2-1 away on Sunday in the Africa leg first leg, second round qualifiers.
Two quick goals in the first half from Chinaza Uchendu in the sixth minute and Chiwendu Ihezou in the 12th minute gave Nigeria a comfortable lead as the Falconets took control of the game.

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DR Congo were able to pull a goal back just before half time as the second period failed to produce any goals in an entertaining game.

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