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Super Falcons Start WAFCON Strong with 3-0 Win Over Tunisia
The Super Falcons of Nigeria kicked off their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) journey with a confident 3-0 win over Tunisia on Sunday. Nigeria wasted no time making their mark, with Asisat Oshoala heading in a brilliant cross from Omorinsola Babajide just four minutes into the match.
Coach Justine Madugu’s side controlled the game from start to finish, keeping Tunisia quiet and leaving goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie with little to worry about. Deborah Abiodun almost doubled the lead before halftime after dancing past Tunisia’s defence, but the goalkeeper denied her.
Babajide eventually made it 2-0 just before the break with a calm finish, though Ashleigh Plumptre’s goal moments later was ruled out for a foul in the build-up. At the start of the second half, Madugu made changes, bringing on Chiwendu Ihezuo, Christy Ucheibe, and Esther Okoronkwo for Oshoala, Abiodun, and Babajide.
The Super Falcons remained dominant, with Plumptre and Osinachi Ohale both going close to adding to the scoreline. Ihezuo finally sealed the win, firing home Nigeria’s third goal with six minutes left on the clock. The nine-time African champions will now turn their attention to their next group game against Botswana on Wednesday.
Former Liverpool player, Jamie Carragher, speaks on Arsenal’s next match and claims that their game against Aston Villa will be challenging and described it as a test for the team to see how well they perform.
“Arsenal have looked the best team in the league by a long way so far this season, but Man City are still only five points behind.
There’s a long way to go and Arsenal will need to keep their heads! It could be tested tomorrow against Aston Villa!!”
Former Manchester United player, Jesse Lingard, has revealed that he has mutually agreed to leave FC Seoul and his contract will end. It is reported that he will leave next week.
It can be noted that the footballer joined in February 2024 and has made 66 appearances since then, scoring 18 goals.
The player shared his experience on social media, saying “My time in South Korea has been unbelievable — the football, the atmosphere, and the passion around this club have been top class.”
“The love, support, and appreciation you have shown towards me over these last two years has been truly amazing. I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity to play for such a massive club.”
Former footballer, Rio Ferdinand compares Arsenal star player, Bukayo Saka, to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
When comparing players, he shared that: “When Saka is on it, he looks unplayable,” however he also stated that even with Salah’s stature, he is strong.
He has got the strength like Mohamed Salah. He is small in frame and size when you look at him, but do you ever see him get pushed off the ball?
“You don’t really see people take the ball off him or put him on his arse. He is a strong little guy.”
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