Nigeria’s Super Falcons have advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a commanding 5-0 win over Zambia.
Goals from Osinachi Ohale, Esther Okoronkwo, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Tosin Demehin, and Folashade Ijamilusi sealed the emphatic quarterfinal victory at Stade Moulay Hassan.
The House of Representatives Committee on Sports, led by Honourable Kabiru Amadu, praised the team’s performance, highlighting their defensive strength and scoring prowess — nine goals scored and none conceded so far.
Amadu assured the Falcons of the nation’s full backing in their bid for a tenth WAFCON title.
Nigeria will face either South Africa or Senegal in the semifinals.
Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.
