Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured their place in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals after defeating Botswana 1–0 yesterday, Thursday, July 10. A late strike from Chinwendu Ihezuo in the 89th minute sealed the victory at Casablanca’s Larbi Zaouli Stadium, ensuring the team advanced with one game remaining in Group B.
The result left Nigeria at the top of the group with six points from two matches, maintaining a flawless defensive record and reinforcing their status as strong contenders for a record-extending title. This also makes them the first nation to qualify for the quarterfinals in this year’s tournament, securing their knockout stage berth with a game to spare.
The Super Falcons now await their final group game against Algeria, poised to fine-tune their tactics and sustain momentum as the tournament reaches its decisive phase. Victory over the Desert Foxes would confirm their position as group winners and potentially shift quarterfinal matchups.
