Nigeria’s Super Falcons have stormed into the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a commanding 5-0 victory over Zambia in the quarter-final clash on Friday.
Osinachi Ohale opened the scoring early with a 2nd minute header, latching onto a cross from a set-piece.
The nine-time champions doubled the lead after Esther Okoronkwo slotted home a shot after a cross from Rasheedat Ajibade
Chinwendu Ihezuo made it three for Nigeria after a long ball from Chiamaka Nnadozie found the striker, and she did the rest with a composed finish.
The second half brought more misery for the Zambians as Nigeria maintained possession and stretched the play.
After the break, Esther Okoronkwo delivered a free kick, with Tosin Demehin meeting it with a towering header.
Folashade Ijamilusi sealed the tie with a tap-in from a Rasheedat Ajibade cross, her first goal for the Super Falcons.
The win sends Nigeria into the last four of the competition.
The Falcons continue their quest for a record-extending 10th WAFCON title.
