By Akinwale Kasali
The Super Falcons of Nigeria began their quest for their 10th Women African Cup of Nations, WAFCON, title in Morocco with a resounding 3-0 triumph over Tunisian Female National Team.
The Coach Justin Maduagu-led team announced their preparedness of winning the Coveted Female continental Championship having come a distant Fourth at the last edition, with a-fourth minute lead, courtesy of multiple CAF Female Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala.
The Nigeria Female team dominated the match, dictating the pace and keeping possession.
On several occasions, the Tunisian Ladies foiled several attacks of the Rasheedat Ajibade-captained Super Falcons team, but their resilience could only last till the dying minutes of the first half as Rinsola Babajide added the Second goal to take the game beyond the their North African opponent.
In the second half, the Super Falcons continued from where they stopped as Chinwendu Ihezuo added the third goal to seal victory for the team.
Coach Maduagu started the game with Chiamaka Nnadozie in goal, while the quartet of Osinachi Ohale, Michelle Alozie, Ashleigh Plumptre and Tosin Demehin in the heart of the Nigeria Ladies defense.
In the midfield, Halimatu Ayinde, Deborah Abiodun and Rinsola Babajide were the midfielders, while the attackers include: Toni Payne, Rasheedat Ajibade and Asisat Oshoala who led the attack.
With the victory, the Super Falcons lead the Group which in which are Algeria and Botswana.
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