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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Substitutes Okay Adaobi and Chiamaka Okwuchukwu scored the winning goal as the Falconets defeated Uganda 2-0 to seal a place in the final of the African Games 2023.<\/p>\n

Adaobi took the place of Olushola Shobowale in the 74th minute and scored with her first touch of the game.<\/p>\n

Okwuchukwu added the second one a minute from time.<\/p>\n

The Ugandans put up a resolute display in the game keeping the Falconets at bay until they conceded twice in the last 16 minutes.<\/p>\n

The East Africans will now fight for the bronze medal in the women\u2019s football event.<\/p>\n

Holders Falconets will face the winner of the second semi-final between hosts Ghana and Senegal in the final.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Substitutes Okay Adaobi and Chiamaka Okwuchukwu scored the winning goal as the Falconets defeated Uganda 2-0 to seal a place in the final of the African Games 2023. Adaobi took the place of Olushola Shobowale in the 74th minute and scored with her first touch of the game. 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