Nigeria’s women’s rugby league team, the Green Falcons, recorded back-to-back victories over Ghana in a two-match international friendly series as part of their preparation for the 2025 Women’s Rugby League World Championship later in the year.
In the second encounter played on Saturday, the Green Falcons defeated Ghana 28–8 to complete a commanding sweep over their West African rivals.
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The result followed a dominant 40–0 win in the opening match, underscoring Nigeria’s growing strength and cohesion in the sport.
The Nigerian side showed improved defensive organization and attacking flair, with several players standing out in both fixtures.
The matches provided valuable experience for the team, which continues to fine-tune its strategies and combinations ahead of global competition.
Team officials expressed satisfaction with the team’s progress, highlighting the importance of consistent international exposure in raising the standard of women’s rugby league in the country.
With these victories, Nigeria sends a strong signal of intent as they gear up for the world stage, while Ghana will return home with valuable lessons to build upon for future tournaments.
