Super Falcons of Nigeria
Nine time African champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria are set to return to
the country on Wednesday after finishing third at an invitational tournament
in China, as part of their preparations for this summer’s FIFA Women’s
World Cup finals in France.
The Super Falcons recovered from a 0-3 set-back to host nation China to
thrash Romania 4-1 in Sunday’s third place match at the Huitang Stadium
in Meizhou.
Skipper Rita Chikwelu got a brace, as defender Onome Ebi and forward Ini-
Abasi Umotong weighed in with a goal each for a rout, after the Romanians
had threatened to assert some power by cancelling out Chikwelu’s
44 th minute opener.
Nearly 8,000 fans watched the encounter, which came hours before host
China overpowered Korea Republic in the final to win the trophy in front of
17,999 spectators.
Officials have confirmed to our correspondent that the Falcons will
immediately start preparations for the Cyprus Women’s Cup, which will
hold in Turkey 25 th February – 7 th March.
