Super Falcons run the rings around hapless Burundi

The Tremendous Falcons crossed their first hurdle of the 2022 WAFCON, however they’ve a more durable battle forward

The Tremendous Falcons of Nigeria confirmed nice class, high quality, and dexterity to thrash Burundi 4-0 of their ultimate group recreation of the 2022 Girls’s Africa C of Nations.

Nigeria solely wanted a draw towards Burundi to seal a spot within the quarterfinal of the WAFCON. Nevertheless, they affirmed their superiority on the evening.

The Tremendous Falcons appeared harmful from the blast of the whistle. They managed play and had the Burundians simply the place they needed.

The Randy Waldrum-tutored women took the lead 25 minutes into the sport. Atletico Madrid striker Rasheedat Ajibade calmly transformed from the spot to place Nigeria forward.

Earlier than the Swallows may collect their ideas, Peace Efih struck within the twenty eighth minute to make it 2-0. Sixty seconds later, it was Uchenna Kanu who bought her personal purpose to present Nigeria a three-goal cushion to take into the break.

The Swallows would have appeared to maintain the scoreline respectable within the second half. Sadly, their plans had been quickly out of the window, as Kanu scored seconds into the second interval.

Nigeria had loads of probabilities to attain extra targets within the second half, however the Burundians had been fortunate. The upright additionally performed a task in guaranteeing that the WAFCON debutants didn’t depart the match with an embarrassing loss.

The sport ended 4-0 to the Super Falcons on the Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat.

The victory ensures that Nigeria finishes second in group C. And it implies that they might slug it out towards Cameroon for a spot within the semifinals.