US EditionWomen's AFCON: Nigeria First Team Into Quarterfinals
CASABLANCA, MOROCCO, JUL 10 – Ajibade led Nigeria to a 1-0 win over Botswana with Ihezuo scoring a late goal as the Super Falcons topped Group B with six points and no goals conceded, advancing to quarterfinals.
- At Stade Larbi Zaouli, Rasheedat Ajibade was named Woman of the Match after Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Botswana.
- Nigeria's win secured their quarter-final spot under Mission X, marking their first back-to-back group wins since 2014, building momentum for their record-extending 10th title.
- CAF statistics show Nigeria maintained 62% possession, with Ihezuo's late goal overcoming Botswana's disciplined defense to secure victory.
- Nigeria's win secures their quarter-final spot with six points in Group B, ahead of Sunday's clash with Algeria, confirming their advancing status.
- In the upcoming match against Algeria, Nigeria aims to top Group B and maintain momentum for their quest at a record 10th WAFCON title, with the knockout stage approaching.
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Botswana 0–1 Nigeria: Ihezuo’s late strike fires Super Falcons into WAFCON quarterfinals
The win at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca keeps Nigeria top of Group B with six points from two matches and extends their unbeaten start to the tournament The post Botswana 0–1 Nigeria: Ihezuo’s late strike fires Super Falcons into WAFCON quarterfinals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
FG Hails Super Falcons' Victory
The Federal Government through the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman- Ibrahim, has expressed deep pride and excitement following the Super Falcons’ narrow but decisive 1–0 victory over Botswana in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), a result that secures Nigeria’s place in the quarterfinals of the continental tournament. In a statement... The post FG Hails Super Falcons’ Victory appeared first on New Telegraph.
WAFCON 2024: FIFA Praises Super Falcons After Securing Quarter-Final Spot » News.ng
FIFA has commended the Nigerian Super Falcons for being the first team to earn a ticket to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). With a fierce 1-0 victory over rivals Botswana in their second Group B match on Thursday, the nine-time champions secured their place in the knockout stage of the competition. At Stade Larbi Zaouli, the Super Falcons had previously defeated North African opponents Tunisia 3-0 in their op…
WAFCON: Super Falcons Leave It Late To Defeat Botswana In Casablanca
July 11, (THEWILL) — Nigeria recorded a second consecutive win at the 2025 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a narrow 1-0 victory over Botswana at Stade Larbi Zaouli on Thursday night. The result sees the Super Falcons tighten their grip on Group B after edging a stubborn Botswana side in Casablanca. The contest […] The post WAFCON: Super Falcons Leave It Late To Defeat Botswana In Casablanca appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
Madugu: Super Falcons Faced Relentless Botswana Side, Must Improve Ahead Of Algeria Clash
Super Falcons interim head coach, Justin Madugu, has admitted that his team had to dig deep to secure a narrow 1-0 win over Botswana, a result that confirmed Nigeria’s place in the quarter-finals of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The win at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium on Thursday night pushed the nine-time champions to six points, keeping their title defence on course as they seek a record-extending 10th continental crown…
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