Super Falcons of Nigeria have defeated Tunisia 3-0 in their opening match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco.
Goals from Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide and substitute Chiwendu Ihezuo, secured the Nigeria’s women a first-ever win against Tunisia in their second meeting with the North African country at the WAFCON on Sunday.
INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the first clash between Super Falcons and Tunisia at the WAFCON was in the group stage at the 2008 edition which ended 0-0.
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Justine Madugu’s charges kept up the pressure and were duly rewarded in the 45th minute of the first half, as Babajide, who provided the assist for the first goal, turned goal scorer as she beat the Tunisian goalkeeper for the second.
She pulled out a Diogo Jota’s trademark celebration, paying tribute to the Liverpool star, who sadly passed away last Thursday alongside his brother, Andre Silva.
The continued pressure paid off for the Falcons in the 80th minute, with Chinwendu Ihezuo finding the bottom corner with a composed left-footed finish to complete the routing.
The Nigeria’s women will be meeting Bostwana on the 10th of July, 2025 to continue their group B campaign.
