The Super Falcons of Nigeria bowed 3-0 to host, China women football team in the on-going Four-Nation tournament in China on Thursday afternoon.
The four-nation tournament is meant to be a pre-world Cup preparation tourney ahead of the FIFA World Cup coming up in France later in the year during the summer.
Zhang Rui scored one goal in the first half. Li Ying netted a brace in the 60th minute and completed her brace in the second minute of time added on to end the match at 3-0.
The Nigerian side will face Romania in their third placed match after the European country lost to South Korea 3-0 in the other fixture.
FT: China 3-0 Nigeria (Zhang Rui 10′, Li Ying 65′ 90+2′) : @NGSuper_Falcons made a losing start to the year but will focus on bouncing back against Romania in the third place match of the Four Nation Tournament of Wuhua on Sunday #CHNNGA #SoarSuperFalcons #Team9jaStrong