Nigeria Thrash Zambia 5-0 to Reach WAFCON Semis

Nigeria's Super Falcons demolish Zambia 5-0 in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, booking their spot in the semi-finals with a dominant display.

Nigeria took a major step toward securing their 10th African title with a dominant 5-0 victory over Zambia in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Goals from Osinachi Ohale, Esther Okoronkwo, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Oluwatosin Demehin, and Folashade Ijamilusi powered the Super Falcons to a commanding victory over the Copper Queens at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca.

A one-sided goal-galore in Casablanca! 😳#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 pic.twitter.com/IURALjC0ya

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The nine-time African champions, Nigeria, boasted a strong head-to-head record against Zambia, but Barbra Banda's presence posed a threat. However, it was the Super Falcons who struck first, with Osinachi Ohale powering a header past Petronella Musole just two minutes in, courtesy of Esther Okoronkwo's pinpoint free-kick.

Esther Okoronkwo struck again in the 33rd minute, doubling Nigeria's lead with a clinical finish into the bottom corner, leaving the Zambian goalkeeper with no chance. The first half was a goal-fest, and the Copper Queens were reeling when Chinwendu Ihezuo pounced on a loose ball in the box, calmly slotting home a left-footed finish that all but sealed the win for the Super Falcons.

Oluwatosin Demehin further cemented Nigeria's dominance with a fourth goal in the 68th minute. The rout was completed by substitute Folashade Ijamilusi, who capitalized on a brilliant assist from Rasheedat Ajibade to seal a convincing 5-0 victory for the Super Falcons.

Captain Nigeria 🦸‍♀️

Rasheedat Ajibade has earned the TotalEnergies Woman of the Match award vs Zambia! 👏@Football2Gether | #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 pic.twitter.com/uM4AyKdFvd

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The win kept Nigeria's hopes of a record-extending 10th African title alive, setting up a semi-final clash with the winner of the South Africa vs Senegal match.