2016 AWCON: Super Falcons of Nigeria beat Senegal to qualify

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The Super Falcons of Nigeria (cafonline.com)

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the 2016 Africa Women's Cup of Nations holding in Cameroon, by beating Senegal 2-0 in a return fixture. The match was played on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the Abuja National Stadium.Both team had an earlier clash in Senegal that ended as a 1-1 draw. Yesterday's win made it a 3-1 aggregate win for the Falcons.

Super Falcons forward, Rita Chikwelu, who plays for Swedish based club, Umeå IK, opened the scoring at the 36th minute, before Osarenoma Igbinovia, added the second a minute into second half.The Nigerian team are the reigning champions of the competition.

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Super Falcons (FIFA)

Yesterday's win made it their 10th AWCON qualification since it was introduced in 1998.
They will now focus their efforts on preparing well so as to ensure that they have a good outing in Cameroon.