Breaking News: Rampant Super Falcons Annihilarate Zambia 5-0 to assault in WAFCON semifinals

Nigeria sent a thunderous message to the rest of the continent on Friday night with a forceful demolition of Zambia 5-0 in the quarterfinals of 2024 Totalgies’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) at the Larbi Zaouli stadium in Casablanca.

In a game that was announced as a fierce battle between two rising powers of African women’s football, it was the Super Falcons who rose, unleashing a performance full of rhythm, power and ruthless finish.

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From the opening whistle, Nigeria made clear his intentions, and the veteran defender of veteran Osinachi Ohale took veteran defender Osinachi Ohale to break the dead point, climbing higher from a corner to nod at home and establish the tone for what became a long night for copper queens.

In the 33rd minute, the ascent star Esther Okoronkwo doubled the advantage, finishing an elegant pass movement with a thunderous rhythm from the edge of the box that left Zambian goalkeeper rooted to the place.

Just before the half -weather whistle, Chinwendu Ihezuo got into the spot with a poaching hunter in the 45th minute, clinging to a rebound to trace in the third in Nigeria, effectively ending the contest for part time.

Zambia, who had shown an attack style throughout the tournament, was completely overwhelmed by the organized press of Nigeria and the rapid circulation of the ball. Even Talisman Barbra Banda found no space to operate, suffocated by the impeccable defensive work of Ashleight Plumptre and Demehin’s blessing.

In the 68th minute, Demehin herself joined the score sheet, finding a corner kick with a header to put the 4-0, causing wild celebrations in the Nigerian bank.

Then, in additional time (90+1 ‘), replace Falilat Ijamilusi put the final clove in the Zambia coffin, running to a ball and grooves calmly home to complete the 5-0 defeat, Nigeria’s greatest victory in the tournament so far.

🇳🇬 Nigeria goals scorers:

2 ‘ – Osinachi Ohale

33 ‘ – Esther Okoronkwo

45 ‘ – Chinwendu Ihezuo

68 ‘ – Demehin blessing

90+1 ‘ – Falilat Ijamilusi

Camp reactions

Chief coach Justin Madugu was full of praise for his squad:

“We talked about being more clinical in front of the goal, and the girls responded magnificently. This was a complete performance. The defense remained firm, the center of the field controlled the tempo and the attack was ruthless.”

Defender Ashleight Plumptre, once again immense in the back, emphasized the cohesion of the team:

“It was not individuals, it was a collective effort. We respect Zambia, but we came prepared, and now we are focused on going to the end.”

Left zambia staggering

For Zambia, it was a disappointing ending for what had been a promising tournament. Lack of influential forward Xiomara Mapepa and did not coincide with the physicality and rhythm of Nigeria, copper queens were the second best in all department.

Chief coach Bruce Mwape Hauptle admitted that his team was overcome:

“We entered with hope, but Nigeria was better tonight. We have a young team, and this is a learning experience. We will return stronger.”

What follows?

With the emphatic victory, Nigeria moves the semifinals, where they wait for the winner of the clash between the defending champions of South Africa and the Cameroon continental giants.

While the Super Falcons pursue a tenth historical title of Wafcon, this dominant victory will send shock waves through the tournament, a powerful reminder that Africa’s football queens remain as dangerous as ever.

Kickoff (semifinal):
TBA – Nigeria vs. South Africa/Cameroon
Place: Casablanca, Morocco

– They are attentive for more updates while Nigeria continues your march towards glory.

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