The Super Falcons are the record holders in WAFCON tournaments, having played in every tournament since its inception in 1991.
The match saw another impressive performance from Okoronkwa Esther. He scored a stunning solo goal in Praia to help his Falcons equalize in a 2-1 win over Cabo Verde. Soccernet.ng reports > .
Ajibade Rashidat’s late win convinced the traveling fans that the Super Falcons are ready to give their best in the upcoming WAFCON tournament.
Soccernet.ng takes a deeper dive into the match and presents five takeaways from the win in Cape Verde.
1.Super Falcons had a great performance.
We won the first leg 5-0, almost guaranteeing a draw. The team took some time to prepare for the match in Praia, but they showed great mentality by winning the match itself, securing a comeback late in the game when they turned around with a broken neck to complete the comeback.
2. Super Falcons has qualified for the WAFCON 2024 tournament.
With the overall victory, the Super Falcons will travel to Morocco next year to compete in the 15th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The team has participated in all editions so far and will aim to win the competition once again.
3. Rashidat Ajibade led by example.
Atlético Madrid’s attacking midfielder not only commanded his team with words that night, but also showed his perseverance in action, scoring the winning goal in the final minute of the game.
4. Esther Okoronkwo shines again
The 26-year-old Tenerife striker scored two second-half goals in the same game at home before scoring a stunning solo goal to equalize for the Super Falcons.
5.Teams must make the most of set pieces.
Despite beating Cape Verde 7-1 on aggregate, the Super Falcons have struggled to connect with crosses on both sides of the pitch and will pay dearly if they don’t address this before the tournament It may become.
