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Courtney Dike's hat-trick inspires Nigeria comeback win over UMF Selfoss

Courtney Dike got a hat-trick as Nigeria stepped up their 2019 Women's World Cup preparations with a commanding 6-1 triumph over UMF Selfoss on Friday.

After securing three wins in six previous games, the Super Falcons were able to record a big win to boost their morale ahead of France 2019.

The African queens started on the back foot as Alfred Johansson's team gained the lead through Reimus Magda in the 31st minute.

Uchenna Kanu brought Thomas Dennerby's team into the contest as she struck the equaliser three minutes to the half time break at Pinatar Arena.