The Digest:
The Super Falcons delivered an emphatic 5-0 win over Zambia in the 2024 WAFCON quarterfinals, showcasing tactical brilliance and individual standout performances. Here’s a breakdown of seven key takeaways from their dominant performance.
Key Points:
- Madugu's bold selection choices revamped Nigeria’s attack, with new pace and hunger.
- Esther Okoronkwo’s sensational debut WAFCON performance, scoring one and assisting two.
- Zambia remains unable to score against Nigeria in four WAFCON meetings.
- Nigeria’s 13th consecutive WAFCON semifinal appearance underlines their consistency.
- Ajibade and Ayinde's dominant midfield performance controlled the game.
- Asisat Oshoala’s late appearance signals a possible career transition.
- Nigeria’s next opponents in the semifinals: South Africa or Senegal, with the Falcons now brimming with confidence.
Nigeria’s commanding victory over Zambia at WAFCON showcases a team in top form. With attacking potency, a solid midfield, and standout performances, the Super Falcons are poised for further glory. Morocco, beware, Nigeria is back.
Sources: Soccernet, ScoreNigeria
