The lone strike of Atletico Madrid Feminine forward Rasheedat Ajibade gave Nigeria’s Super Falcons a slight edge over the Banyana Banyana of South Africa.
Playing at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja, the Nigerian side dominated the game from the blast of the whistle and pegged back the away side.
Chinwenzu Ihezuo who led the line for Nigeria missed some begging chances but finally broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute.
Banyana defender Nikko brought down Ihezuo in the box and the referee awarded Nigeria a penalty which was duly converted by Ajibade.
All the efforts of the African champions to level the game proved abortive as Falcons too were unable to add to their tally.
South Africa will host the reverse fixture on Tuesday at the Loftus Road in Pretoria with the winner over both legs qualifying for the Paris 2024.
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