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Super Falcons of Nigeria make history in a 2-1 friendly loss to the Les Bleues of France.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria suffered a 1-2 loss to the Les Bleues of France in an international friendly played on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
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19:10 - 28.11.2024
Ashleigh Plumptre teams up with Christy Ucheibe: Super Falcons stars arrive for France friendly
Super Falcons stars Ashleigh Plumptre teams up with Christy Ucheibe as they arrive for France friendly.
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00:05 - 25.11.2024
Nigeria vs France: Plumptre returns as Madugu invites 20 Super Falcons for Les Bleues
Plumptre returns as Madugu invites 20 players for Super Falcons of Nigeria vs Les Bleues of France international friendly.
The France women's team has been dominant against the Nigerians in recent years and continued their unbeaten streak with a narrow victory.
France 2-1 Nigeria
The home started the game on the front foot and in the eighth minute put the ball in the net through Marie-Antoinette Katoto.
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It was however ruled out for offside as the Super Falcons settled into the game.
The breakthrough would come for France in the 29th minute when Katoto found Eugenie Le Sommer to convert from close range.
In the 37th minute, France doubled their lead when Le Sommer turned provider for Amel Majri.
Down two goals, the Super Falcons did not quit as they pushed forward to get one back.
Ifeoma Onumomu, who is in red-hot form in France, scored for Nigeria, assisted by Monday Gift, in the additional time of the first half.
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It was history for the Super Falcons as they finally scored against France for the first time after several meetings.
In the second half, Head Coach Justine Madagu brought on Rinsola Babajide in search of an equalizer.
France were however able to hold on to record a win at the Stade Raymond Kopa in the city of Angers.
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