Ajibade scores brace in Falcons 2-0 friendly win over Algeria

Kelvin Ekerete
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Rasheedat Ajibade celebrates Super Falcons goal against Algeria at the Remo Stars Stadiums, Ikenne ...on Saturday. Photo credit: Victor Modo for Modzero Media

Captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored twice as the Super Falcons defeated Algeria 2-0 in an international friendly on Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne.

The Falcons, fielding a largely rotated squad, dominated Algeria in the first leg of the two-match friendly series.

Ajibade, a regular starter, opened the scoring for Nigeria with a precise finish, marking a strong start to head coach Justine Madugu’s tenure.

The Atletico Madrid forward doubled her tally in the third minute of first-half stoppage time, firing a shot from outside the box into the top right corner of Algeria’s net.

The Falcons entered halftime 2-0 up and in control. Both teams had opportunities in the second half, but neither could convert, leaving Nigeria with a 2-0 victory.

The two sides will meet again on Tuesday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos for the second leg of the friendlies.

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