The Super Falcons of Nigeria on Sunday began their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, campaign with a 3-0 victory over Tunisia.
The Justine Madugu’s side got off to a flying start, with Asisat Oshoala heading home Omorinsola Babajide’s superb cross in the fourth minute.
The Nigeria football team controlled the tempo of the match throughout, with goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie largely untroubled.
Five minutes before halftime, Deborah Abiodun nearly doubled Nigeria’s lead by swerving past the Tunisian defense but failing to beat the goalkeeper.
Babajide scored a well-executed goal just before halftime to make it 2-0. Ashleigh Plumptre, a defender, had a goal disallowed for a foul in the build-up a few moments later.
At the beginning of the second half, head coach Madugu substituted Oshoala, Abiodun, and Babajide with Chiwendu Ihezuo, Christy Ucheibe, and Esther Okoronkwo.
The Super Falcons continued to dominate proceedings, with Plumptre and Osinachi Ohale both coming close to extending the lead.
Substitute Chiwendu Ihezuo sealed the victory with a third goal six minutes from time.
Nigeria will face Botswana in their next group fixture on Wednesday.
