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'We're getting closer and closer' - Nigeria's Dennerby remains undeterred by Canada defeat

The Super Falcons suffered their first defeat to the North Americans in a friendly but their gaffer is unfazed by the latest setback.

Thomas Dennerby is untroubled by Nigeria women's setback following a 2-1 defeat to Canada in a friendly at Pinatar Arena.

The African champions were undefeated against the North Americans in the last two meetings but eventually bowed for the first time to Kenneth Heiner-Moller's team.

The Super Falcons looked certain to extend their unbeaten run after Desire Oparanozie's 27th-minute strike gave them a shock first-half lead.

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However, second-half goals from Janine Beckie and Sophie Schmidt condemned the Africans to their fourth defeat in eight friendlies on Monday.