Nigeria's quest to return to Olympic girls's soccer for the primary time since 2008 acquired a lift yesterday because the Tremendous Falcons defeated the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 1-0 within the second leg of their third spherical qualifier within the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja.
Nigeria and Cameroon had performed out a goalless draw within the first leg in Douala final Friday to arrange the winner of all encounters in Abuja.
The match received off to a sluggish begin with each groups taking the lead, however the tempo picked up within the 14th minute when Esther Okoronkwo put the Falcons forward after an help from Jennifer Echegini.
Then the Cameroonians, conscious that they needed to rating to remain in rivalry, took on the Tremendous Falcons, however strive as they could, they discovered goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie troublesome to beat.
The primary half ended 1-0 in favor of Nigeria. The Tremendous Falcons created a number of probabilities within the second half, however had been unable to capitalize on them.
Within the sixtieth minute, Coach Randy Waldrum introduced on Asisat Oshoala for Toni Payne and goalscorer Okoronkwo made means for Uchenna Kanu because the Tremendous Falcons appeared for objectives.
In damage time, Cameroon's Enganemben Annie was despatched off for a malicious foul on Tremendous Falcons goalkeeper Nnadozie in a determined seek for an equalizer.
Nigeria's victory has taken them to the ultimate qualifying spherical of the collection, the place they are going to meet South Africa to determine who will qualify for the 2024 Olympic Video games in Paris.
South Africa defeated Tanzania 3-0 within the away match final week and hosted the East Africans within the second leg late yesterday.
