Nigeria’s Super Falcons were merciless against their opponents from Zambia, after 5-0 thrashing in a quarter final match played on Friday in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca
Goals from Osinachi Ohale, Esther Okoronkwo, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Oluwatosin Demehin, and Folashade Ijamilusi were enough to give the Falcons victory and book their semi-final spot in the tournament.
Osinachi opened scoring for the Super Falcons early in the encounter, when she
nodded home to give the nine-time WAFCON in green a deserved lead.
The Zambian side became much active as the match went on, with the 2024 African Women’s Footballer of the Year, Barbara Banda, pulling the strings in attack for her side.
However, Nigeria doubled their lead in the 26th minute this time courtesy of Okoronkwo, who, after bringing the ball down perfectly, hit a half-volley to beat the Zambian shot stopper, Ngambo Musole
That move breathed more life into the Nigerian side, and it did not take long before another goal landed for Madugu’s side.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade’s cross found Ijamilusi at the near post, and the player wasted no time in tapping in to give Nigeria a five-goal cushion in the 91st minute.
Friday’s win means Nigeria have now gone four matches without conceding a single goal in the 2024 WAFCON. It also ensured the Super Falcons made it a record 13th semi-final appearance in the competition.
The Super Falcons are the record winners of the WAFCON, taking home the crown nine times.
It will be recalled that the Zambians defeated Nigeria's Super Falcons by a lone in the third place match of the 2022 edition of the competition
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