Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a narrow defeat to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in an international friendly played at the Military Stadium, Yaoundé on Saturday, as both sides intensified preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The highly anticipated encounter lived up to its billing, with the Super Falcons starting on the front foot.
The nine-time African champions controlled possession in the early exchanges, pressing high and forcing the Cameroonian defence into hurried clearances.
Nigeria’s attacking unit combined well in the final third, but despite their dominance, they were unable to convert promising opportunities into goals.
As the first half progressed, the Indomitable Lionesses gradually grew into the contest.
Roared on by their home supporters in Yaoundé, the hosts began to settle and launched a series of counter-attacks that tested Nigeria’s defensive resolve.
Both sides created half-chances before the break, but neither goalkeeper was seriously troubled as the teams went into halftime level.
After the restart, Nigeria made several tactical adjustments and introduced fresh legs in a bid to break the deadlock.
The changes injected renewed energy into the team, yet clear-cut chances remained scarce.
Cameroon, disciplined and compact at the back, continued to frustrate the Falcons while looking dangerous on the break.
Just when the match appeared destined for a stalemate, Cameroon struck in dramatic fashion.
Deep into stoppage time, forward Mbomezomo Yvana capitalised on a late opportunity to fire home the decisive goal, sending the home crowd into celebration and sealing a hard-fought victory for the hosts.
The defeat serves as a valuable learning curve for the Super Falcons as they fine-tune their squad and strategies ahead of WAFCON 2026.
Both teams are scheduled to meet again in a second friendly at the same venue on Tuesday, offering Nigeria a swift chance at redemption and an opportunity to assess improvements before the continental showpiece.
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