Okoronkwo, Ihezuo Shine as Super Falcons Beat Benin

Nigeria's Super Falcons kicked off their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title defense with a decisive 2-0 away win against the Benin Republic's Amazons. Forwards Chinwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo secured the victory with clinical first-half goals. Midfield dynamo Deborah Abiodun was the creative force, assisting both strikes. The reigning African champions now hold a strong advantage heading into the second leg of the final qualifying fixture.