he Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a stunning 5-0 victory over Zambia’s Copper Queens in their WAFCON 2024 quarter-final clash at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Friday.
Here’s how the players fared:
Goalkeeper
Chiamaka Nnadozie – 6/10 Had another quiet evening as Zambia failed to test her with a single shot on target.
Defence
Michelle Alozie – 7/10 Her best game of the tournament. Kept Zambia dangerwoman Racheal Kundananji completely silent.
Osinachi Ohale – 7/10 Opened the scoring with a well-timed header and marked Barbra Banda out of the game.
Tosin Demehin – 7/10 Solid at the back and added a stunning fourth goal with another powerful header.
Ashleigh Plumptre – 7/10 Rock-solid defensively and pushed forward to support the attack.
Midfield
Halimat Ayinde – 7/10 Shielded the defence brilliantly before making way for Deborah Abiodun in the 74th minute.
Jennifer Echegini – 7/10 Looked lively in midfield, linking play well. Replaced late by Christy Ucheibe.
Folashade Ijamilusi – 7/10 Worked tirelessly and was rewarded with her first-ever WAFCON goal in stoppage time.
Attack
Rasheedat Ajibade – 8/10 Finally came alive in the tournament! Two assists and a deserved Woman of the Match award.
Esther Okoronkwo – 8/10 A creative spark. Opened her goal account and provided two assists.
Esther Ihezuo – 7/10 Scored her third goal of the tournament with a composed finish, constantly troubling Zambia’s backline.
Substitutes
Shakirat Isah – 5/10 – Added fresh legs in attack after coming on for Ihezuo in the 65th minute. Asisat Oshoala – 5/10 – Threatened but was unlucky not to find the net. Deborah Abiodun – 5/10 – Brought energy and composure after replacing Ayinde. Christy Ucheibe – 5/10 – Helped maintain control in midfield after coming on for Echegini.
Summary
The Super Falcons were dominant from start to finish, dismantling Zambia with clinical finishing and solid defending. Ajibade, Okoronkwo, and Ohale stood out as the key performers, while the substitutes added depth and stability.
Next up, Nigeria faces either South Africa or Morocco in the semi-final as they chase another WAFCON crown.
