Echegini's Nigeria secure last gasp win
Women's football•
Jennifer Echegini's Nigeria women's team beat Bostwana 1-0 on Matchday 2 of the group stage of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Parisian came on as a substitute. The Nigerians are top of their group with 4 points, level on points with Algeria, who they face on Matchday 3 on 13th July.
BOTSWANA-NIGERIA: 0-1 (0-0)
Women's African Cup of Nations 2025
Stade Larbi Zaouli (Casablanca, Morocco)
Goal: Ihezuo (89').
BOSTWANA: Boseja, Thanda, Montsho, Gaofetoge, Mochawe, Mogotsi, Moloi, Baeletsi (Mahlasela, 85'), Radiakanyo (Ontlametse, 90+4), Johannes (Senwelo, 87'), Tholakele. Manager: A. Basimanebotlhe
NIGERIA: Nnadozie, Alozie, Demehin, Ohale, Plumptre, Babajide (Ihezuo, 46'), Ayinde, Payne (Ucheibe, 46'), Abiodun (Echegini, 69'), Ajibade, Oshoala (Okoronkwo, 46'). Manager: J. Pwanidi.