The Super Falcons of Nigeria fell 1-0 to Cameroon tonight and will now have to feature in a Play-in to have any chance of qualifying for next year’s World Cup in Brazil.
Cameroon have thus qualified automatically for the World Cup thanks largely to the heroics of 22-year-old Benfica goalkeeper Michaely, who was simply unbeateable on the day and deservedly named Player of the Match.
It is only the second time in 14 meetings that the Lionesses will beat their Nigerian counterparts.
The Super Falcons must also rue some poor finishing like the last minute chance wasted by substitute Esther Okoronkwo with the Cameroonian goalkeeper well beaten.
Defender Myriam Nyadjou’s superb free kick goal after 19 minutes proved to be the match winner.
The Super Falcons chased the game thereafter, but they were denied by the outstanding goalkeeper, some resolute defending by the Cameroonians or their own poor finishing.
