Nigeria’s Super Falcons emphatically secured their spot in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals, dismantling Zambia’s Copper Queens with a dominant 5-0 victory at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium.
The record nine-time champions quickly asserted their authority, with Osinachi Ohale heading in from a free-kick in the second minute.
Despite a missed chance from Zambia’s Grace Chanda, Esther Okoronkwo, in her first start, doubled Nigeria’s lead, and Chinwendu Ihezuo made it 3-0 before halftime, effectively sealing the win.
The second half continued in the same vein, with Oluwatosin Demehin adding a fourth from a free-kick, and Folashade Ijamilusi completing the rout in stoppage time.
Notably, Zambia’s star strikers Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji failed to register a single shot on target, highlighting Nigeria’s impenetrable defense, which has yet to concede a goal in the tournament.
This commanding performance sends a clear message as “Mission X” — Nigeria’s quest for their 10th continental title — continues.
The Super Falcons will now face the winner of the South Africa vs. Senegal quarter-final on Tuesday at 16:00 GMT.
