The Falconets of Nigeria lost to the black Princesses of Ghana in the final match in Cape Coast Ghana as they clinched the silver medal in the 13th African Women’s Games with pride and determination.
Throughout the tournament, they showcased exceptional skill and resilience, reaching the finals without conceding a single goal.
Despite facing a tough challenge in the finals, where they conceded two goals, their remarkable journey and relentless effort should be celebrated.
Maintaining a flawless record is no easy feat, and the Falconets demonstrated great strength and talent along the way, proving themselves to be a formidable team.
The final game saw Loveth Edeh open the scoring for Nigeria in the 23rd minute, putting them in the lead.
However, Ghana managed to equalize in the 73rd minute, leading to a 1-1 deadlock at full time.
Nigeria faced a setback in the second half when their goalkeeper sustained an injury and had to be substituted.
Despite their best efforts, the Falconets couldn’t change the scoreline even after added time, with Mukarama Abdulahi securing the winning goal for Ghana in the 97th minute to put the final score at 2-1.
Though they fell short of the gold, theFalconets’ valiant effort and commendable performance throughout the tournament deserve recognition and praise.
