Nigeria’s women national team have qualified for the Women African Cup of Nations semifinals after demolishing Rwanda 5-0 in one of the quarter-final games in Morocco on Friday.
The Super Falcons have been impressive in the tournament, securing a 3-0 victory over Tunisia in the opening game. The team then went ahead to nick a 1-0 win over Botswana before being forced to a goalless draw by Algeria.
The performances were enough for the Super Falcons to seal a place in the quarter-finals of the competition, topping Group B with seven points.
Nigeria breezed past Zambia in an impressive manner in one of the quarter-final games, with Osinachi Ohale scoring the first goal as early as the second minute. Moments after the half-time mark, Esther Okoronkwo doubled the lead.
The Super Falcons continued to push for more goals in the game and Ohale nicked her brace before the half-time break.
Oluwatosin Demerin capitalized on her fine positioning to increase Nigeria’s goals, scoring in the 68th minute. Folashade Florence Ijamilusi then sealed the commanding display.
Player of the Match
Rasheedat Ajibade was crowned the best player of the match. Her contribution in no small measure ensured the success of Nigeria.
She has 29 caps for the Super Falcons since making her debut and featured prominently for Nigeria at age-grade competitions.
What next for Nigeria?
Nigeria will take on the winner between South Africa and Senegal in one of the semifinal games in Morocco.
The Super Falcons have won the Women African Cup of Nations nine times, making them the most successful in Africa.
