Zambian sucker punch ends Super Falcons’ 24-year run

Nigeria have dominated the African championship since inception, nevertheless it appears the top of their reign is nigh 

The Tremendous Falcons of Nigeria failed to complete within the prime three of the Girls’s Africa Cup of Nations after an unprecedented 1-0 loss to Zambia within the third-place match.

Nigeria misplaced to Morocco on penalties in a dramatic semifinal tie. Nevertheless, the Tremendous Falcons have been excellent within the sport, as they fought like warriors on the evening regardless of being two ladies down.

The loss arrange a date with the Zambians who misplaced narrowly to South Africa. With the bronze medal in sight, Nigeria have been the overwhelming favourite towards the Copper queens even with their depleted squad.

Nevertheless, the other was the case on the evening, as a shot from Zambian midfielder Katongo struck the upright and recrocheted off Chiamaka Nnadozie’s to place Zambia forward.

The Tremendous Falcons elevated their tempo after conceding, however they didn’t take their possibilities.

Reward Monday who changed injured Onu was wasteful on the evening, lacking likelihood upon likelihood.

Monday additionally had two clear-cut possibilities however she fluffed her strains.

The Tremendous Falcons piled stress on Zambia, however they simply lacked the leading edge on the evening.

The Cooper Falcons noticed out the sport to make sure they escaped with the victory

The loss implies that for the primary time, the Tremendous Falcons would return residence with none medal for the reason that inception. It was additionally the primary time that Zambia would defeat Nigeria.