Super Falcons Thrash World Cup Co-Host New Zealand In Friendly

Super Falcons of Nigeria on Tuesday hammered 2023 World Cup co-host New Zealand 3-0 in their second friendly game in Turkey, Completesports.com reports.

It is the Falcons’ second win in Turkey after edging World Cup debutant Haiti 2-1 last Friday.

Also, Randy Waldrum’s side have now won their last three games.

Goals from skipper Onome Ebi, Jennifer Echegini and Desire Oparanozie, secured the comfortable win for the nine-time African champions.

Onome broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute after nodding in Toni Payne’s cross.

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In the 49th minute Echegini doubled the lead with an easy tap in before Oparanozie completed the rout in the 94th minute.

The Falcons are in Group B alongside Australia, Canada and debutant Republic of Ireland at this year’s women’s World Cup.

They will open their campaign against Canada on July 21 in Melbourne.

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