Venue: Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca
In a commanding quarter-final display, Nigeria’s Super Falcons surged into the WAFCON semi-finals with a comprehensive 5–0 victory over Zambia’s Copper Queens.
First-Half Fireworks
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2′ – Osinachi Ohale powered in a towering header from an Esther Okoronkwo free-kick to open the scoring.
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33′ – Esther Okoronkwo added a composed second, rising to the occasion with clinical precision.
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45′ – Chinwendu Ihezuo struck just before halftime, tapping in a loose ball to complete the first-half rout.
Sealing the Deal in Second Half
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68′ – Oluwatosin Demehin soared highest to nod in Nigeria’s fourth from a set-piece routine.
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90+1′ – Folashade Ijamilusi capped off the night with a deflated Zambia defense, scoring in stoppage time.
Tactical Takeaways
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Defensive Masterclass: The Falcons maintained their unbroken clean sheet record, their defence continuing to show poise and control.
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Clinical Attack: Nigeria flipped the script on group-stage finishing worries, proving ruthless with five goals from limited chances.
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Zambia Silenced: The famed attacking pair of Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji were held at bay by strong Nigeria backline organisation.
What Lies Ahead
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Semi-final Spot Secured: Nigeria now awaits the winner of South Africa vs Senegal, full of confidence and momentum.
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Mission X Reality: The dominant win reinforces Nigeria’s ambition to claim a record-extending 10th WAFCON title.
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