Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a commanding 5‑0 win over Zambia in the WAFCON 2024 quarter‑finals on Friday in Casablanca, advancing to the semi‑finals. Osinachi Ohale, Esther Okoronkwo, Chiwendu Ihezuo, Tosin Demehin and Folashade Ijamilusi all found the net, cementing their reputation as the tournament’s most dominant side.
Ohale set the tone early, heading home Okoronkwo’s free kick in the 2nd minute, followed by Okoronkwo doubling the lead with a precise left‑footed strike in the 33rd minute. Ihezuo capitalised on a Zambian defensive error to bag the third before halftime.
The second half saw Demehin rise above defenders to head in the fourth in the 68th minute, and substitute Ijamilusi sealed the emphatic victory with a tap‑in from Ajibade’s cross in stoppage time. This remains the highest‑scoring match so far, as the Falcons have now netted eight goals without conceding a single one.
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Next up is a semi‑final clash with either South Africa or Senegal, where the Falcons will look to continue their unbeaten tear.
Editorial
We are witnessing a Super Falcons side firing on all cylinders in Morocco. From the first whistle, they asserted their dominance, exposing Zambia’s vulnerabilities with ruthless precision. The team’s defensive resilience still without conceding is a testament to Justine Madugu’s disciplined leadership.
We are particularly impressed by the balance between clinical finishing and strategic composure. Each goal was earned through collective intelligence be it set‑piece mastery or capitalising on defensive lapses. This illustrates the team’s maturity and cohesion.
We also observe how the coach’s squad rotation paid off. Using substitutes judiciously, he ensured the intensity never dipped a move that produced Ijamilusi’s late strike.
As they face South Africa or Senegal next, the Falcons march on not just with momentum, but with a crystal‑clear identity defensive solidity, tactical versatility, and attacking ruthlessness. We believe this is the formula that could deliver their long‑awaited tenth WAFCON crown.
Did You Know?
- This 5‑0 victory is the biggest margin of the 2024 WAFCON, marking the tournament’s most dominant display so far.
- Osinachi Ohale’s opener came just 120 seconds after kick‑off, one of the quickest goals in WAFCON quarter‑final history.
- The Super Falcons have not conceded a goal in this tournament, maintaining clean sheets in every match thus far.
- Esther Okoronkwo’s performance earned her the player‑of‑the‑match accolade in this quarter‑final fixture.
- Nigeria’s winning routine continues against Zambia; the two teams have met four times in WAFCON, with Nigeria winning three and losing just once.
