Tokyo 2020: Super Falcons play 0-0 draw with Cote D'Ivoire

Tokyo 2020: Super Falcons play 0-0 draw with Cote D'Ivoire

Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifier played in Abidjan saw the Super Falcons of Nigeria held to a goalless draw by hosts Cote D'Ivoire.

The second round first leg qualifier saw both teams unable to utilize their chances at the Parc des Sports de Treichville.

Barcelona striker Asisst Oshoala wasted two good scoring chances in the match which left the Nigeria side firing blank away from home.

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At the other end, Chiamaka Nnadozie was brilliant in goal for Thomas Dennerby's side as she made some fantastic saves to ensure the team did not concede to the Ivorians.

Midfielder Amarachi Okoronkwo will not feature in the return leg against her fellow West African side after she was sent off in time added on.

The second leg of the fixture will be played at the Agege Stadium in Lagos on Monday, October 7.

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