Following this loss, the Super Falcons will now turn their focus to their next game against Botswana on July 7.
The Falcons will take on Botswana on July 7 and Burundi on July 10 in group phase matches.
The 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations will be the 14th edition and is scheduled to be held in Morocco from July 2 to 23.
Super Falcons are ranked 39th by the world football governing body FIFA, while Nadeshiko Japan are rated 13th.
Despite being plagued by a succession of injuries, the Nigerian striker scored 20 goals in the league to pip Real Madrid attacker Geyse, who had 19, to the award.
The tourney kicks off in Rabat on July 2 with the final match to be played on July 23.
“It was beyond us, but we have already apologised to our players and officials over this incident.”
There are reports that the Super Falcons were allegedly harassed by officials of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC).
Super Falcons have qualified for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Morocco.
The match was played on Friday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
