Super Falcons Thrash Zambia 5-0 to Storm into WAFCON 2025 Semifinals
Rampant Super Falcons Cruise Into the Semis with 5-Star Display
The Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a sensational performance on Friday, July 18, 2025, crushing Zambia 5-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2025 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Nigeria showed dominance from the first whistle, asserting control and attacking with flair and confidence. The goals came from multiple sources, reflecting the depth and firepower in the squad.
Goalscorers:
Osinachi Ohale (11′)
Esther Okoronkwo (27′, 51′)
Chinwendu Ihezuo (64′)
Oluwatosin Demehin (73′)
Folashade Ijamilusi (90+3′)
With this emphatic win, Nigeria not only remains unbeaten in the tournament but also maintains a perfect defensive record—no goals conceded so far.
Key Stats:
Shots on target: 9
Possession: 63%
Clean sheets: 4 in 4 matches
Goals scored in tournament: 13
Next Match: The Super Falcons will face either South Africa or Morocco in the semifinals scheduled for July 22, 2025.
Head coach Randy Waldrum praised the team’s effort, saying:
> “This was a complete performance. We were compact defensively and clinical in attack. Now we focus on the semifinals.”
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Nigeria’s Road to the Semis:
🇳🇬 3-0 DR Congo
🇳🇬 2-0 Uganda
🇳🇬 3-0 Tunisia
🇳🇬 5-0 Zambia
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Stay tuned for more updates on Nigeria’s journey to WAFCON glory!
