Nigeria W 1, Japan W 2

KOBE, Japan (Interstat) — Mina Tanaka scored two goals in a four-minute span in the second half to lift Japan to a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in an international women’s football friendly on Sunday at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe. The match, organized under the global Friendlies Women framework, saw the host nation overcome a physical challenge from the African side to secure the win, which aligned with pregame statistical projections. After a first half characterized by tight midfield play and defensive discipline, the game opened dramatically after the hour mark. Tanaka broke the deadlock in the 64th minute, finishing a precise… Read more...