6 lessons from Super Falcons' victory at the 2016 AWCON

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Nigeria claimed the 2016 African Women Cup of Nations title on Saturday, December 3, 2016 after beating hosts Cameroon 1 - 0 in a strong battle played at the Stade Ahmadou Ahijdjo Stadium in Yaounde.
Superb striker Desire Oparanozie netted the only goal that helped the Super Falcons retain their title which they won two years ago in Namibia. Nigeria have now won the AWCON title a record eight times.
6 lessons from Super Falcons' victory at the 2016 AWCON
Super Falcons of Niheria celebrating with their medals
Here are five things we learnt from the Super Falcons' performances.
1. Jonathan Alaba is a great replacement for Precious Dede
Prior to the start of the 2016 African Women Cup of Nations, the fear of many Nigeria fans was who would be in goal for the Super Falcons after the retirement of first choice goalkeeper Precious Dede, but Bayelsa Queens' goalkeeper Jonathan Alaba sent good signals of herself as she proved beyond reasonable doubt that she is a good replacement for retired Precious Dede.
6 lessons from Super Falcons' victory at the 2016 AWCON
Super Falcons players in good mood on the pitch
The 25-year-old goalkeeper only conceded a goal in this championship which was in the Super Falcons' 1 - 1 draw against Ghana.
2. Falcons needs to improve before the next edition
Super Falcons might have won the the 2016 AWCON, but the fact is that they have to improve most especially in the midfield ahead of the next edition. Nigeria defeated South Africa 1 - 0 in the semi-final, but their performance was not good against the Bayana Bayana.
3. No more minors in female African football 
After beating Mali 6-0 in their first game, the thought of many Nigerians was that the Super Falcons would edge their Ghanaian opponents, but they were forced to a 1 - 1 draw. Other African teams have also improved as it showed in the final where Cameroon dominated most part of the game.
4. No much difference between the AWCON and AFCON finals in terms of fans 
The 2016 African Women Cup of Nations final really showed that there is no much difference to that of the Men's Nations Cup as the way fans trooped in for the game was amazing.
Women football has indeed come to stay.
5. Asisat Oshoala is a reliable striker
6 lessons from Super Falcons' victory at the 2016 AWCON
Arsenal striker Asisat Oshoala
Arsenal striker Asisat Oshoala proved that she is a better striker the Super Falcons can rely on for future competition as her performances in the 2016 AWCON was superb as she scored 6 goals to win the golden boots in the championship.
6. Oparanozie is still inform 
The performances of Nigerian striker Desire Oparanozie was spectacular in the 2016 AWCON as she cleared the minds of many who doubted her inclusion for this tournament.
She scored the goal that sent Super Falcons to the final against South Africa, and again netted the goal that condemned Cameroon to a defeat in the 2016 AWCON final.

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