Olympic Champions Canada Humble Super Falcons in Friendly

Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalists Canada defeated nine-time  African champions Super Falcons 2-0 in the first of two friendlies yesterday in Vancouver.

The Super Falcons, who were without several top stars including Asisat Oshoala of Barcelona Femeni, enjoyed a fine first half before capitulating.

New captain, Onome Ebi, Toni Payne and Rasheedat Ajibade impressed.

However, home team Canada, who are ranked sixth best team in the world, went in front in the 51st minute, before they doubled their lead on 72 minutes.

Both teams will clash again in two days in a second friendly.

The Super Falcons are using their test games to prepare for the WAFCON in Morocco in July.