The Tremendous Falcons of Nigeria launched their marketing campaign for a record-extending tenth Girls’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2024) title in emphatic trend, because of a scientific show from their attacking stars in a 3-0 win over Tunisia on Sunday on the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca.
Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide, and Chiwendu Ihezuo all discovered the again of the online as Nigeria opened their Group C journey with an announcement victory.
It took simply 4 minutes for Oshoala to make her mark. The skilled striker rose highest to go house a exact cross from Babajide, setting the tone for a dominant first half by the Tremendous Falcons.
Babajide, making her debut in a significant event for Nigeria, wasn’t content material with simply an help. On the stroke of halftime, the C.A. Tenerife winger pounced on a free ball to double Nigeria’s lead. She celebrated with Diogo Jota’s signature transfer—a heartfelt tribute to the late Liverpool star, who tragically handed away days earlier.
Chiwendu Ihezuo added the ultimate flourish within the eightieth minute. Coming off the bench, the striker latched onto a intelligent through-ball from fellow substitute Esther Okoronkwo and coolly completed to wrap up the scoring.
Whereas Nigeria had a number of possibilities to widen the margin—most notably Ashleigh Plumptre’s long-range effort that was tipped over and a disallowed purpose—the objectives from Oshoala, Babajide, and Ihezuo had been greater than sufficient to safe three factors.
With Botswana up subsequent on Wednesday, Nigeria’s goalscorers have laid down a transparent marker: the Tremendous Falcons are right here to reclaim their crown.