Cameroon’s Lionesses Edge Super Falcons 1-0 in Pre-WAFCON Friendly with Last-Gasp Winner

The Super Falcons of Nigeria suffered a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon’s Lionesses in the first of two pre-WAFCON friendly matches in Yaoundé, undone by a stoppage-time strike from Mbomezomo Yvana. Head coach Justine Madugu fielded a side featuring goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor and forward Monday Gift as the 10-time African champions began preparations for their title defense.

Cameroon had the first real chance, capitalizing on defensive sloppiness, but Erhabor made a point-blank save. Nigeria recovered to dominate proceedings but wasted several opportunities through poor decision-making and wayward finishing. The decisive goal came in added time when Yvana’s cutback found the roof of the net, handing the Falcons their first defeat since June 2025. The teams will meet again next Tuesday for the second friendly.

Key Points

The defeat serves as a valuable wake-up call ahead of the WAFCON title defense, exposing areas needing improvement.
Dominance without conversion highlights a familiar issue of wasteful finishing that must be addressed.
Erhabor’s performance in goal was a positive takeaway despite the loss.
The late concession underlines the need for defensive concentration throughout the full 90 minutes.
The upcoming second friendly offers an immediate opportunity for adjustment and revenge.

While the result is disappointing, the friendly defeat provides crucial lessons for the Super Falcons as they fine-tune their preparations for the WAFCON title defense, with a chance to respond in next week’s return fixture.

Sources: Match Report