Super Falcons of Nigeria today made history even though they threw away their 1-0 lead to lose 1-2 against Super powers, Canada, Bestchoicesports can report.

Super Falcons, reigning Africa Champions, matched the world No 5 ranked nation for most of the game before they fell 2-1 in a friendly in Murcia, Spain.

But despite losing the highly anticipated match, Falcons made history as the first team to score against the Canadians.

Super Falcons bowed narrowly to the world no. 5, who are now unbeaten in six games but managed to end the North Americans’ clean-sheet record in 2019.

It was the first game this year the top-ranked Canada failed to keep a clean sheet.

Desire Oparanozie put Nigeria ahead after 26 minutes, when she coolly finished off a superb Uchenna Kalu through ball.

However, Canada restored parity on 48 minutes through Backie Janine, before they grabbed the winner five minutes later courtesy of a free header by substitute Schmidt.

“It definitely was a battle. They gave us some physical challenges but I think we stood up to it,” Canada coach Kenneth Heiner-Moeller, was quoted.

“The most important thing was we showed composure, after going 1-0 down, it’s about keeping our structures right and keeping our composure.

“The second half was about us having more players in the penalty area and we definitely became more dangerous,” added

Both teams are preparing for the Women’s World Cup in France in June with the Canadians hoping this game will prepare them for a World Cup clash against Africans Cameroon.