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WAFCON 2024: Okoronkwo promises more for Super Falcons after win over Tunisia.

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Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring in the 4th minute with a clinical header from Rinsola Babajide's pinpoint cross, while Babajide doubled Nigeria's lead just before halftime with a well-taken strike, celebrating with a tribute to late Liverpool forward, Diogo Jota.


The Super Falcons dominated the match from the beginning till the end, with goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, largely untroubled. 


Coach Justin Madugu made changes at halftime, introducing Chinwendu Ihezuo, Christy Ucheibe, and Esther Okoronkwo for Oshoala, Deborah Abiodun, and Babajide, while Ihezuo sealed the victory with a third goal six minutes from time, leveraging Esther Okoronkwo's headed pass.


The win marks Nigeria's 29th group stage victory in WAFCON history, as they chase a record-extending 10th title and they will face Botswana in their next group fixture, while Tunisia will strive to bounce back in their upcoming match against Algeria.

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Published on July 7, 2025
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