Nigeria U20 women's head coach Christopher Danjuma believes his side's improved mentality gave them the edge over Cameroon in Thursday's African Games final.
After a goalless 120 minutes, the Falconets missed twice from the spot but bounced back to win 3-2 over the Central Africans thanks to three superb saves from Chaimaka Nnadozie.
The triumph over Charles Kamdem's side saw the West Africans win the event for the first time in 12 years and a third title overall.
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And the Nasarawa Amazons gaffer, who failed to reach the final four years ago in Congo-Brazzaville, is delighted over his side's achievement.