The Falconets entered into the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women&rsquo;s World Cup qualifier against the Basetsana of South Africa with the aim of spanking the visitors&nbsp; but ended up managing a 2 - 1 win after conceding a late penalty.<br /><br />From the first minute, the momentum was in favour of the vice - champions and Ihezuo had two opportunities to put them in front only for her headers to miss target.<br /><br />On 30 minutes, Nigeria drew first blood courtesy of Ihezuo and the home team would have had a two - goal advantage nine minutes before the interval but Uchenna Kanu&rsquo;s low shot hit the crossbar.<br /><br />In first - half stoppage time, Uchenna Kanu registered her name on the scoresheet to give the Falconets a 2- 0 lead .<br /><br />In the closing minutes of the contest, the visitors pulled a goal back from the penalty spot through Gabrielle after Akumbu had handled the ball in the area.<br /><br />The second leg will be played in South Africa in two weeks time, with the overall winner qualifying for the FIFA U-20 Women&rsquo;s World Cup which will be held in Papua New Guinea.<br /><br /><b>Nigeria Starting XI</b> :&nbsp; Chiichii, Ologbosere, Ogbonna, Ukwuoma, Emenayo, Kalu, Igbinovia, Biahwo, Kanu, Iheazuo, Uchendu<br /><br /><b>South Africa Starting XI</b> : Mpuru, M, Makhubela, Shozi, Ryneveld, Motlhalo, Sikweza, Motau, Salgado, Gamede, Ndyebi<br /><br />Photo Credit : fifa.com<br />