Nigeria's Super Falcons Sweep Senegal 3-0 in Dominant Win

Nigeria's Super Falcons are heading into the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with serious momentum after crushing Senegal 3-0 at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Monday.

The victory marked the second win in four days for the nine-time African champions, who defeated Senegal 2-1 in their first friendly match on Friday. The combined 5-1 scoreline across both games shows a team hitting its stride at exactly the right moment.

After a patient first half where Nigeria controlled the game but couldn't find the net, Joy Omewa broke through in the 49th minute. She connected with a perfectly placed cross from Shukurat Oladipo to give the Super Falcons the lead they'd been building toward.

Omewa struck again just seven minutes later, once more finishing off another dangerous delivery from Oladipo. The two-goal performance put the match firmly in Nigeria's control and demonstrated the attacking chemistry that coach Justine Madugu has been developing.

Veteran star Asisat Oshoala, the former African Women's Footballer of the Year, added the final touch in the 66th minute. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade set up Oshoala for a calm finish that sealed the dominant performance.

Senegal tried to mount a comeback, but goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie stood tall with several crucial saves. Her performance completed another solid defensive showing that gives Nigeria confidence on both ends of the field.

The Ripple Effect

These friendly victories represent more than just warm-up wins for Nigeria. The Super Falcons are Africa's most decorated women's national team with a record 10 continental titles, and their strong form inspires young girls across the continent to dream bigger in soccer.

The team's preparation for WAFCON 2026 in Morocco shows the growing investment in women's soccer across Africa. As Nigeria fine-tunes its squad, the entire region benefits from the elevated competition and visibility for women's sports.

Coach Madugu now has clear evidence that his tactics are working, with attacking sharpness, defensive organization, and team cohesion all coming together at the perfect time. The Super Falcons will carry this confidence into Morocco as they aim to reclaim their place at the top of African women's soccer.