Super Falcons Begins 10th Wafcon Title Chase With Impressive Win Against Tunisia 

By Saheed Afolabi

Nigeria thrashed Tunisia to setup their Women’s Africa Cup Of Nations (WAFCON) 10th title chase with a scintillating 3-0 win against Tunisia.

The trio of Asisat Oshoala, Omorinsola Babajide and Chinwendu Ihezuo combined to inflict a stunning defeat on the Eagles of Carthage.

Babajide delivered a stunning set piece for Oshoala to head home the lead for Nigeria in the fourth minute.

After taking an early lead, the Falcons asserted their dominance in the game with their sharp, composed control of the game.

Nigeria grew in confidence in the game while creating countless chances in the process.

Deborah Abiodun was close to doubling the Super Falcons lead in the 40th minute as she skipped past Tunisian players but her efforts couldn’t beat the opposing goalkeeper.

On the stroke of halftime, Babajide who is making her debut appearance at the WAFCON, doubled the Falcons lead with a swift finish.

The introduction of Christy Ucheibe, Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo in the second half brightened Nigeria’s second half performance.

Ashleigh Plumptre was close to getting on the score sheet in the 50th minute with her long distance strike almost beat the goalkeeper of Tunisia.

There was a penalty scare for Falcons in the 78th minute as a challenge from Osinachi Ohale was ruled out following a VAR check, this however gave a sigh of relief to the Nigerians.

Substitute, Ihezuo netted the third goal for the Falcons with a cool left footed finish.