Nigeria defeated Haiti 2-1 in an exhibition game at the Emir Sports Complex, in Antalya, Turkey on Friday.

The former African Champions took the lead in the 40th minute from a superb free kick converted by Esther Okoronkwo.

The Falcons protected their and went into the break with the advantage.

The Haitians got the second half on the way, continued to press for an equalizer, but, after withstanding several attacks, the Falcons doubled their lead two minutes before hour mark.

Striker Asisat Oshoala was the goalscorer, as she converted from a scramble inside the box, from a corner kick.

Haiti had a great opportunity to halve the score, seven minutes later, but goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie made a great save.

The score board finally changed in the 74th as the Haitians capitalized on a defensive mixup to pull one back.

The Super Falcons pushed late to restore their two-goal lead l, but Oshoala and Oparanozie couldn’t find the breakthrough.

The game ended 2-1, and the Falcons will face New Zealand next.