The Super Falcons of Nigeria confirmed their place at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-earned 2-1 victory against Cape Verde on Tuesday night.
The nine-time African champions sealed their place at the biennial competition 7-1 on aggregate.
Cape Verde dominated the opening exchanges at the Estadio Nacional, Praia and took the lead through Ivania Moreira in the eighth minute.
The hosts piled more pressure on the Super Falcons but couldn’t add to their advantage.
Super Falcons interim head coach, Justin Madugu, rejigged his squad after the break.
Esther Onyenezide and Esther Okoronwko took the place of Peace Efih and Uchenna Kanu.
The substitution yielded a positive effect as the Super Falcons took control of the game.
Okoronwko equalised for Nigeria two minutes after the hour mark.
Stand-in Rasheedat Ajibade scored the winning goal for the visitors in stoppage time.
