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Super Falcons qualify for AWCON final, beat Cameroon 4-2 on penalties

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have qualified for the final of the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nation after overcoming the Indomitable Lioness of Cameroon on Tuesday at the Accra Stadium.

The tie which ended goalless at full time, still could not produce a goal after extra time, leading to both teams playing penalty kicks.

The Falcons won the penalty shootouts 4-2 to seal their place in the final of the Ghana tournament, and also secured their spot in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.

This post was last modified on January 30, 2019 9:34 am

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  • Up Super Falcon of Nigeria. God will always make you happy as you making Nigerians happy with your resounding victory. Please the battle is yet to end, beat the South-African to avenge the first defeat. Don't relent give us the cup for the ninth times and make a befitting end of the year present and the Lord will give you the Victory in Jesus name Amen

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