Nigeria's women held by Liberia
Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Liberia in the first leg
playoffs for the Women's U-20 World Championships in Monrovia on
Saturday.
Nigeria's women opened the scoring in the 64th minute through
substitute striker Stella Godwin but Liberia equalized moments
later through Christiana Myers.
Nigeria dominated proceedings and missed many opportunities
to put the game beyond their Liberian opponents.
But they were denied by the excellent goalkeeping skills of
Mammie Kamara.
Nigeria's coach Emmanuel Okwonkwo admitted after the game
that they had not anticipated such stiff opposition.
"The Liberians surprised us but were are confident of being
victorious in the second leg," he said.
Liberia's Sports Minister, James-Etta Wolokollie told BBC
Sport she was elated by the result which showed the class and
determination of the side.
She expressed confidence that they could surprise Nigeria at
home in the return leg in a fortnight.
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