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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.
Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard, speaks on team player and states how the player’s stance will help the team get into the Premier League.
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He shared that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is hopeful about hearing from them after they submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.
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