Super Falcons Nah Their Mate? Fans React As Nigeria Beat Zambia in WAFCON Quarter-final
- Nigeria beat Zambia 5-0 to qualify for the semi-finals of the 12th Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Friday night, July 18
- Goals from Osinachi Ohale, Esther Okoronkwo, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Tosin Demehin and Folashade Ijamilu were enough for the Super Falcons to win the quarterfinal encounter
- Nigeria are aiming to win their tenth WAFCON after finishing in fourth place at the 11th edition
Nigeria defeated Zambia 5-0 in the quarter-finals of the 12th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on Friday night, July 18.
Super Falcons took the lead in the second minute through Osinachi Ohale after she connected to Esther Okoronkwo's free kick.
In the 33rd minute, captain Rasheedat Ajibade located Esther Okworonkwo in the box, who took it down brilliantly on her chest and struck past Musole.
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In the 45th minute, a brilliant ball over the top to find Chinwendu Ihezuo, who breaks through on goal and slots the ball past Musole.
Esther provided her second assist in the 68th minute to set up Tosin Demehin for the fourth goal.
Substitute Folashade Ijamilu made it five goals for the Super Falcons after converting Rasheedat Ajibade's cross from the right side of the box in the 90+1 minutes.
Nigeria are yet to concede a goal in the ongoing WAFCON.
Super Falcons began their campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Tunisia before struggling to beat Botswana 1-0, and their last match ended in a draw against Algeria to finish top of Group B.
On the other hand, the Copper Queens drew 2-2 against Morocco, showed superiority over Senegal 3-2 in their second match, before beating DR Congo, finishing second in Group A.
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Fans react
Yung Zues said:
"Na the bragging dey pain me sef.
"Na see finish cause all this one oo.
"Na make Oderga and Agba Azzizat come put salt for una injury come remain."
Abubakar Sadeeq wrote:
"This wat u get when u Tok too much before the match."
Nwachinemere Blessing Nnanta added:
"Nah aluminum queen Dey be. Super falcon nah their mate?"
Effiong Sunday Asuquo said:
"I wouldn't believe that the suer falcons can make us proud go on our ladies."
Kingsley Chukwuma Mberede wrote:
"Nigerians do not talk too much. Actions speak louder than social media talks.
"On behalf of Super Falcons, please have mercy on Zambian ladies."
Horluwasheyi Horlardipo added:
"Our keeper self as one assists lol 😂.
"Even Agba Baller is on the bench.
"My best midfielder is on the bench with Abiodun.
"Zambia 🇿🇲 as wrote 1000 pages of news paper yelling and screaming how they gonna defeat us lol 😂."
Babalola Adetomiwa David said:
"Some people dey pray for match to end, Nigerians dey pray for more goals😂😂
"Vawulence is sweet 😋."
Super Falcons' coach admits to lapses against Botswana
Legit.ng earlier reported that Super Falcons interim coach Justin Madugu openly admitted that the team struggled against the Mares of Botswana.
The former Adamawa Queens coach stated that the team played better in the second half compared to the first half following some tactical adjustments.
Source: Legit.ng
