Nigeria Super Falcons have reached the semi final of the 2024 Women African Cup of Nations after beating Zambia Copper Queens in the Quarter finals on Friday evening, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
A dominant first-half showing from the Super Falcons saw them put the Zambians to the sword to win 5-0 at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Morocco.
With a blistering start, the 9-time champions opened score in the 3rd minutes through Osinachi Ohale's header from a freekick.
In the 33rd minutes, Rasheedat Ajibade whipped in a fine cross, and Esther Okoronkwo controlled brilliantly before slotting it home to double the lead.
On the stroke of half time, Chinwendu Ihezuo matched onto Nnadozie’s long ball, held off Mweemba brilliantly and produced a super composed finish for Nigeria's third.
In the 68th minutes, it became 4 following Esther Okoronkwo's delivery of a brilliant free kick, and Tosin Demehin met it with a towering header.
Folashade Ijamilusi wrapped up a five-star performance with a composed finish, her first goal for the Super Falcons as the encounter ended 5-0.
Uche Dozie