Super Eagles longest-serving defender sends message to Super Falcons after Jollof derby win over Ghana

Super Eagles longest-serving center-back Kenneth Omeruo has congratulated the Super Falcons for their 3-1 win over Ghana in their 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations preparatory fixture on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports.

Nigeria, once again exerted their dominance in the Jollof derby when both teams met in Morocco.

It was a game that coach Justin Madugu was supposed to use to ascertain the preparedness of his women for the WAFCON, and they proved to be rock solid.

Goals from former Barcelona star Asisat Oshoala, Chinwendu Ihezuo, and captain Rasheedat Ajibade ensured that Alice Kusi's goal was merely a consolation goal.

FULL-TIME | Ghana 1-3 Nigeria

A commanding display from the Super Falcons in our final pre-WAFCON 2024 friendly!

⚽️ 34’ – Chiwendu Ihezuo
⚽️ 44’ – Asisat Oshoala (PEN)
⚽️ 50’ – Rasheedat Ajibade
⚽️ 88’ – Ghana pull one back

Solid performance. Eyes on WAFCON!… pic.twitter.com/Hq4aFDH2eF

— NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) June 29, 2025

The win ensures that Nigeria's dominance over Ghana in the jollof derby has been extended to three games for both Super Eagles and Super Falcons.

Following the Super Falcons victory, Super Eagles defender Omeruo congratulated the nine-time African champions on social media.

He posted a picture of the team on Instagram and captioned it, “well done girls.”

Next up for the Super Falcons is the 2024 WAFCON proper. Madugu’s women will begin their campaign on July 6 against Tunisia. Then, they will play Botswana and Algeria next.

They will be hoping to go far in the tournament and claim that record–extending 10th WAFCON title in Morocco

Kenneth Omeruo for the Super Eagles

Kenneth Omeruo has had a long career playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. He got his debut in January 2013, in an Africa Cup of Nations preparatory game against Cape Verde.

The 31-year-old defender has since gone on to win 69 caps. Omeruo was an important member of the team that won Nigeria's last AFCON title in 2013.

He is the longest-serving center back in the team. Meanwhile, Ahmed Musa is the longest-serving player in the team, having made his debut in 2010.