Tuesday’s international friendly between the Super
Falcons and Algeria’s Green Ladies slated for Tuesday at the Mobolaji Johnson
Arena, Lagos, will now commence at 2pm, as against the earlier-advertised 4pm.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) explained on
Sunday that the Algerian delegation had opted to commence their return journey
on Tuesday night.
“This has necessitated us moving the match forward in
order to finish the encounter early for them to prepare for their movement to
the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos for their return trip aboard Qatar
Airways,” NFF’s Head of International Competitions, Dayo Enebi Achor, said.
Two international friendlies were put together by NFF
to help the rebuilding process of the Super Falcons, following a below-par
performance at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France this summer,
and the departure of American gaffer Randy Waldrum
Two magnificent goals by Captain Rasheedat Ajibade
earned the Falcons a 2-0 win over the Algerians on Saturday. A good number of
home-based professionals, including former U17 stars Miracle Usani, Chioma
Olise and Goodness Osigwe, showed great promise in an entertaining encounter at
the Remo Stars Training Complex in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State.
Farid Benstiti, Coach of the Green Ladies, told
thenff.com that his youthful team will prove a handful for the Falcons on
Tuesday, having learnt a couple of things during the first game in Ikenne-Remo.
“We will be much better on Tuesday. My girls have seen
and learnt a few lessons today. We will take those lessons on board and dig our
feet into the ground against the Falcons on Tuesday,” Benstiti stated.
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