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Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Oceanian side Haiti by 2-1 with goals from Esther Okoronkwo and Asisat Oshoala in both halves.
Although Oshoala’s 22nd-minute goal was chalked off for offside she still managed to get on the scoresheet.
In the 28th minute, Atletico Madrid star, Rasheedat Ajibade aimed for the goal but her well-struck shot hit the woodwork.
The Super Falcons’ breakthrough came five minutes before the break with Esther Okoronkwo hitting the net with a powerful free-kick.
The scoreline stood at 1-0 until the end of the first half.
The Super Falcons took total control of the game after the break pinning the Haitians to their half.
Oshoala added the second from a goal-mouth scramble two minutes before the hour mark.
Not wanting to be disgraced, the Haitians came out of their shell and nearly pulled a goal back but goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie produced a superb save to deny them.
The Haitians profited from a defensive mixup to pull one back 15 minutes from time.
The Haitians piled pressure on the Super Falcons afterward but failed to find a breakthrough.
Nnadozie made a double save to deny the Haitians a minute from time.
The nine-time African champions will take on New Zealand in another friendly next week Tuesday.