The Tremendous Falcons of Nigeria stormed into the semi-finals of the 2024 Girls’s Africa Cup of Nations with a complete 5–0 victory over the Copper Queens of Zambia.
Nigeria made an ideal begin to the sport, with centre-back Osinachi Ohale heading house Esther Okoronkwo’s cross within the second minute.
Each groups then battled for management of the match, with Zambia captain Barbara Banda giving the Tremendous Falcons’ defence a stern take a look at.
Okoronkwo doubled Nigeria’s lead three minutes previous the half-hour mark.
The AFC Toronto striker expertly managed Rasheedat Ajibade’s very good cross earlier than firing house from contained in the field.
Chiwendu Ihezuo capitalised on a defensive error to attain Nigeria’s third objective on the stroke of half-time.
It was her third of the match, inserting her firmly in competition for the highest scorer award.
The Zambians loved a spell of possession after the break, however the Tremendous Falcons held their floor and preserved their commanding lead.
Tosin Demehin nodded in one other beautiful cross from Okoronkwo to make it 4–0 within the 68th minute.
There was nonetheless time for yet another, as Folashade Ijamilusi slammed house Ajibade’s cross proper on the 90-minute mark.
Justine Madugu’s facet will face the winner of the South Africa versus Senegal conflict within the semi-finals subsequent Tuesday.
