Nigeria’s Super Falcons have clinched their spot in the semifinals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a stunning 5-0 victory over Zambia in Friday’s quarter-final clash. The dominant display in Casablanca showcased early brilliance and relentless pressure, signaling Nigeria’s intent to secure their record-extending tenth WAFCON title.
Osinachi Ohale opened the floodgates with a towering header from an early set piece, and Esther Okoronkwo doubled the lead by chipping in a strike just before half-time. Chinwendu Ihezuo added a third just before the break, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Copper Queens. In the second half, defender Tosin Demehin extended the lead with a powerful header in the 68th minute, and substitute Folashade Ijamilusi sealed the comprehensive rout with a late goal, completing a flawless 5-0 scoreline.
Nigeria’s defense remained unbreached throughout the match, marking their fourth consecutive clean sheet of the tournament and reinforcing their dominance as continental heavyweights. With this emphatic win, the Super Falcons now await the winner of the Senegal versus South Africa quarter-final to determine their opponent in Tuesday’s semi-final showdown.
