US EditionNigeria/Morocco: WAFCON - Chebbak's Late Stunner Rescues Morocco in Opening Game Thriller Against Zambia
NIGERIA, JUL 6 – Nigeria's Super Falcons dominated Tunisia with a 3-0 win in their WAFCON opener, boosting their campaign for a record 10th title, their first opening match win since 2016.
- Nigeria started their Group B campaign at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 3-0 victory over Tunisia in Casablanca on Sunday.
- Nigeria asserted dominance early with Babajide assisting and scoring, while tactical substitutions managed energy for a strong second half.
- Babajide fired a goal after a VAR review confirmed it, Ihezuo sealed the 3-0 result six minutes before time, and Folashade Ijamilusi debuted.
- Esther Okoronkwo was named Woman of the Match and promised more top performances as Nigeria topped Group B and prepared for Botswana next.
- Nigeria’s comfortable win preserved their status as the tournament's most successful side and set them up confidently for upcoming matches.
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Nigeria respected its status as a favourite by sweeping Tunisia 3-0 in a controlled game to set up itself at the head of Group B. For its part, Algeria also won, but with a much smaller margin, against Botswana.
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