Nigeria's Super Falcons kicked off their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations WAFCON qualifying campaign impressively, earning a solid 2-0 victory over the Benin Republic in Friday's first-leg encounter in Lome, Togo.
First-half strikes from Chinwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo sealed a comfortable win for the nine-time African champions, who controlled the match from the outset.
Nigeria showed attacking intent early on when Rasheedat Ajibade's clever lob in the sixth minute beat goalkeeper Ogoun but struck the crossbar. Shortly after, Folashade Ijamilusi tested the keeper again as the Falcons maintained relentless pressure.