Nigeria’s Super Falcons has defeated Mali’s Les Aiglonnes 2.0 in an international tournament, hosted by the Lagos State Government at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan.
The first half of the opening match ended with a draw. However, 83 minutes into the second half, Super Falcons’ forward, Gift Monday, scored a goal, leaving the Malian side disoriented.
At 91 minutes into the added time, Monday again netted another goal, giving the Falcons victory over their opponents.
Six nations are participating in the contest, which will draw to a close on September 21. Other participants include South Africa, Morocco, Ghana, and Cameroon.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was joined by the President of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA, Gianni Infantino, at the opening round of the tourney, the maiden Aisha Buhari Women Cup.
President of Confederation of African Football, CAF, Mr. Patrice Motsepe, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, President, Amaju Pinnick, and top FIFA officials were part of Infantino’s entourage to the stadium.
Also, Lagos First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu and members of the Lagos State’s Executive Council stormed the stadium for the tournament.
The International friendly tournament, sponsored by a telecoms company in Nigeria and supported by Lagos State Government, was initiated to promote female football in Africa, gender equality and draw attention to development issues affecting women.
The tournament continues today with Cameroon’s Les Lionnes Indomptables slugging it out against Moroccan Atlas Lionesses.
