Nigeria’s Tremendous Falcons have booked their place within the semi-finals of the 2024 Ladies’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a convincing 5-0 victory over Zambia’s Copper Queens within the quarter-finals.
The match, performed in Casablanca, noticed the Tremendous Falcons dominate from the beginning, showcasing their ability and teamwork. The win was a candy revenge for Nigeria, who misplaced to Zambia within the third-place playoff on the final WAFCON.
Osinachi Ohale opened the scoring within the second minute with a header from Esther Okoronkwo’s free-kick. Okoronkwo then doubled the lead after receiving a move from captain Rasheedat Ajibade.
Chinwendu Ihezuo made it 3-0 simply earlier than half-time, giving Nigeria a snug lead on the break.
Zambia tried to struggle again within the second half, however the Tremendous Falcons remained strong in defence. Oluwatosin Demehin added the fourth aim with a header, and Folashade Ijamilusi sealed the win by ending off Ajibade’s cross.
Nigeria are but to concede a aim within the match, underlining their sturdy defence and willpower.
The nine-time champions have by no means misplaced a WAFCON semi-final and can now face the winner of the South Africa versus Senegal match as they goal for one more title.
