19-year-old star Princess Adoo Yina celebrates 1st Super Falcons of Nigeria appearance against France.
In an international friendly on Saturday, November 30, 2024, the Nigerian Super Falcons lost 1-2 to the French Les Bleues.
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Super Falcons of Nigeria make history in a 2-1 friendly loss to the Les Bleues of France.
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Japan 2-1 Nigeria: Nadeshiko knocks out Falconets at FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Nigeria's Falconets journey at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup comes to an end after a 1-2 loss to the Nadeshiko of Japan.
With a close win, the France women's team, who have dominated the Nigerians in previous years, extended their winning streak.
In the 29th minute, Marie-Antoinette Katoto found Eugenie Le Sommer, who converted from close range to give France the lead.
When Le Sommer set up Amel Majri in the 37th minute, France doubled their lead.
Nigeria's Ifeoma Onumomu, who is playing brilliantly in France, scored in the first half's extra time with help from Monday Gift.
However, France managed to hold on and triumph at the Raymond Kopa Stadium in Angers.
Princess Adoo Yina celebrates 1st Super Falcons of Nigeria appearance
After the game, 19-year-old Princess Adoo Yina took to social media to post pictures from the game.
It was the first Super Falcons of Nigeria appearance for Princess Adoo Yina.
The 19-year-old Yina She came on for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Onyi Echegini in the 73rd minute.
She celebrated with a message that said, "Happy for my first appearance in the Senior national team and to continue fulfilling dreams... ✊
"Thank you Super Falcons 🇳🇬🦅
"That little girl from Benue
Yina makes her debut for the Super Falcons, after being part of the Falconets that were knocked out by the Nadeshiko of Japan at the recently concluded 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.