The Tremendous Falcons of Nigeria secured a spot on the 2026 Girls’s Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw with the Benin Republic on the Moshood Abiola Sports activities Enviornment, Abeokuta, on Tuesday.
The holders gained the ultimate qualifying spherical tie 3-1 on mixture.
Head coach Justine Madugu made one change to the facet that defeated the Amazons within the first leg, with Asisat Oshoala taking the place of Chiwendu Ihezuo.
Nigeria began the sport brightly, pushing the guests onto the again foot.
The Tremendous Falcons took the lead within the twelfth minute by Al-Ittihad defender Ashleigh Plumptre, who powered residence a header from Esther Okoronkwo’s good nook.
The hosts did not double their lead earlier than the break, regardless of creating a few possibilities.
Benin Republic equalised within the 61st minute by Yasminath Djibril.
Morocco will host the WAFCON 2026 finals from March 17 to April 3, 2026.
