The Falconets delivered an impressive 4-0 victory over Rwanda’s She-Amavubi in Ibadan, showcasing their skills and teamwork. Following the match, Governor Seyi Makinde expressed his administration’s readiness to provide the necessary infrastructure and support to host a Super Eagles match at the Lekan Salami Stadium.
This development highlights the governor’s commitment to promoting sports development in Oyo State and providing a world-class platform for Nigerian footballers to shine. The Falconets’ win and the governor’s pledge are sure to boost the morale of football fans in the state and beyond.
The Nigerian side displayed fantastic football artistry and dominated proceedings from the start to the end of the encounter.
Falconets were in cruise control as Precious Oscar bagged the game opener in the 15th minute of the game, throwing jubilations in the midst of teaming fans who trooped to the stadium to watch the national female football team live.
Fatimoh Adesina converted a sublime corner-kick in the 20th minute to double the lead for the hosts while Janet Akekoromowei consolidated the scoring sheet for Falconets in the 64th minute, firing a powerful strike from the box line into Rwanda’s net to hand the hosts a comfortable lead.
She-Amavubi would have secured a consolation goal in the 79th minute, but the reflexes of Falconets goalie, Christiana Uzoma, frustrated the Rwanda strikers’ efforts.
Taiwo Afolabi put the icing on Falconets’ victory cake with the fourth goal just at the official regulated time, making the match a goal-rainy game for the hosts.
Speaking during a post-match news conference, Falconets Head Coach, Moses Aduku, commended the fighting spirit of She-Amavubi, noting that the visitor refused to give up, even till the last whistle.
He noted that falconets and technical crew carefully watched the tape of the first leg game against She-Amavubi in Kigali and made necessary corrections, particularly in the goal-scoring aspect, which eventually yielded expected results.
Also, the She-Amavubi Head Coach, Andre Cassa-mbungo, said that he came to Nigeria with a game plan to win, but his team played against a better side.
He added that majority of players in the She-Amavubi team were young players that still up to three to develop themselves before Rwanda could start seeing the best of them.
NAN reports that the victory gave Nigeria a 5-0 win over Rwanda on the aggregate, having won the first leg 1-0 in Kigali.
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The Commissioner for Sports in Oyo State, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke has expressed profound gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde for his unwavering support and love for sports in the state. The commissioner specifically appreciated the governor’s initiatives and investments in sports infrastructure, which have significantly boosted the growth of sports in Oyo State.
Furthermore, the commissioner extended appreciation to the executives of FIFA, CAF, and NFF for their invaluable contributions to sports development in Nigeria and Oyo State in particular. Their support and collaboration have been instrumental in promoting football and other sports in the state.
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