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Nigeria U-20 women’s team, the Falconets have taken a slim lead in their tie with Senegal in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
The game played in Abeokuta on Saturday saw the Falconets win 1-0 over their Senegalese counterparts.
It was the first leg of their tie in the third round of the series, and the second leg would determine who advances.
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Nigeria dominated the opening exchanges but Senegal later grew into the game, yet the Falconets created a couple of half chances as they serached for goals.
Substitute Chinaza Ifeanyi gave Nigeria the lead in the 50th minute with a superb header from Shakirat Moshood’s corner.
The effort ended up as the only goals of the game.
The return leg will hold in Dakar next week Saturday.
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