Super Falcons smash Zambia 5-0 to storm into WAFCON semi-finals
Nigeria’s Super Falcons lit up the WAFCON knockout stage with a commanding 5-0 demolition of Zambia, securing their place in the semi-finals with a statement win that reasserts their continental dominance.
From the first whistle at the Stade Mohamed V in Casablanca, Nigerian ladies meant business.
Veteran defender Osinachi Ohale set the tone with a clinical finish in the 2nd minute, sparking early celebrations. Esther Okoronkwo doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, capitalizing on a defensive slip to slot past the Zambian keeper.
Just before the halftime break, striker Chinwendu Ihezuo made it 3-0 in the 45th, leaving Zambia shell-shocked going into the dressing room.
Nigeria didn’t lift their foot off the pedal. Towering center-back Oluwatosin Demehin nodded in a fourth in the 68th minute off a corner, showcasing Nigeria’s aerial threat.
Youngster Folasade Ijamilusi added gloss to the scoreline with a sublime finish in stoppage time (90+1’) to complete the 5-0 rout.
It was a masterclass in pace, precision, and power, a clear warning to the remaining contenders in the tournament. With this win, the nine-time African champions march confidently into the semi-finals, hungry for a record-extending 10th title.
Zambia, despite a spirited campaign, had no answers to the Super Falcons’ relentless pressure and experience. The Nigerian squad, a perfect mix of youth and veterans, now awaits their next opponent in what promises to be a thrilling semifinal clash.
