Falconets Thump Niger Republic In WAFU B Tourney

Falconets Thump Niger Republic In WAFU B Tourney

By Gbenga Gboyega

The Falconets of Nigeria breezed past the Ménas of Niger in a seven-nil thrashing at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana, with Esther Opeyemi Ajakaye as the star player bsnsports.com.ng reports.

It was one-way traffic for the U-20 ladies as it took only four minutes for Nigeria's forward - Esther to get on the scoresheet, before adding another goal to bag a brace nine minutes later.

Head Coach Christopher Danjuma continued to gear his time from the touchline, as Mercy Kalu wrapped up the first half with her share of the strike, making it 3-0 before the break.

The Ménas of Niger became tensed, which forced them into defensive errors, leading to a foul in the 18-yard box as the second half started, creating an opportunity for Adaobi Okah to step up and score from the spot three minutes in.

Esther, who churned out a massive 'Lady of The Match' performance then added her third, and Nigeria's fifth goal of the game in the 54th minute to take the game far away from the grasp of Niger.

After about an hour of football played, Christopher Danjuma decided It was time to refresh the team, bringing on Zeinabou Abdou for Shukurat Oladipo in the 58th minute, then Flourish Sabastine for Amina Bello in the 64th.

The game was already done and dusted after the hour mark, but that did not deter Victoria Alani from adding a sixth goal in the 64th minute, to heap more misery on the Nigeriens.

Chioma Olise was Chris' third substitution on the day, with Referee - Rita Nkansah Boateng Ama adding four minutes to the regulation time for any closure to the game.

The Substitute - Chioma added her name to the growing list of scorers just a minute into the added-on time to bring an eventful game to its bustop, making it 7-0 on the scoreboard.

Nigeria faces Togo U-20 Ladies next on the 24th of May, before locking horns with Burkina Faso on the 28th to draw the curtain on the Group Stages.