Augustine Eguavoen Speaks on Super Falcons' Defeat Against United States

Augustine Eguavoen has hailed the Super Falcons of Nigeria despite them suffering a 2-1 defeat against the United States in an international friendly encounter played in Washington.

After losing 4-0 in their first friendly game, the Super Falcons tried their best against the American women, but their efforts were not enough to give them the victory.

Oluwatosin Blessing Demehin scored the own goal that gave the United States the lead in the 24th minute in an encounter that was very challenging between the two team.

And in the 50th minute, Uchenna Kanu restored parity for the Super Falcons of Nigeria before they conceded another goal in the 66th minute.

Rose Lavelle's goal in the 66th minute condemned the Super Falcons to a defeat in the encounter.

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According to the post made by Eguavoen on social media, the former Super Eagles coach explained that the Super Falcons tried against the United States.

Augustine Eguavoen's reaction about Super Falcons

"Solid game. Kudos to Waldrum’s girls for how compact they were today. What a well-taken curler from Uchenna Kanu as well.

"All these against the might of the USWNT. Signs of growth are there. Well done."

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Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Super Falcons of Nigeria put up a fine performance against their counterparts in the United States, losing 2-1 in Washington.

It is more than 20 years since the Nigerian side scored against the United States Women’s National Team, which came in their 7-1 loss to the Americans in 1999.

However, the United States continued their winning dominance over Nigeria, extending their streak to seven.

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Tosin Demehin’s own goal gave the Americans the lead in the 24th minute, but Nigeria fought back in the second half.

Moments after coming on, substitute Uchenna Kanu restored parity for Nigeria in the 50th minute before Rose Lavelle’s header shot the US back into the lead in the 66th minute.

The Super Falcons pushed for an equaliser but didn’t get it as they fell to a second defeat to the United States on their American tour.