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Beckie had the best opportunity for Canada in the first half but was unable to get any power on a volley off a cross from Riviere.

Sinclair and Schmidt were brought on to start the second half and made an immediate impact. Sinclair has 180 career goals for Canada and is four goals from retired American striker Abby Wambach for the all-time international record for both men and women.

“The second half was about us having more players in the penalty area, and we definitely became more dangerous,” Heiner-Moller said. “This camp was all about partnership and sharpening the tools. It’s about finding more than one player to each position and I think we solved that. It’s a great group, in total, a great camp and two great wins.”

Beckie tied the game two minutes into the second half, getting to the end of a cross from Riviere, who continued to push up the field and create problems for Nigeria.

Riviere’s cross sailed just over the head of Sinclair, who drew two Nigerian defenders to her, and it fell to Beckie for a one-time volley into the net.

Just eight minutes later, Schmidt got to the end of a cross from Riviere and headed the ball past Nigerian goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi for the eventual game winner.

Canada had 11 attempts on goal to five for Nigeria and hit the target five times compared to twice for the African champions.

Canada also had 65 per cent of the ball possession in the contest, dominating in the second half.

“I think it was a very physical game. There were a lot of fouls out there,” said Chapman, who replaced Riviere in the 72nd minute. “But once we got over that initial shock, we were able to play around them and create a lot of opportunities.”

Canada has not lost since the defeat to the United States in the final of the CONCACAF Championship on Oct. 17. The first half goal they conceded to Nigeria was the only one scored against them in seven matches since January.

“I think it’s building a lot of momentum for us,” Chapman said. “Getting two wins is great and I just hope to build that into the next camp (in May).”

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