Women's AFCON 2024: Nigeria and Morocco into the semi-finals
Nigeria arrive in Morocco chasing a 10th star at the Women's AFCON. After a successful group stage with 7 points, the Super Falcons
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Nigeria blow Zambia's defence apart
Nigeria have qualified for the Women's AFCON quarter-finals in style. The eagerly awaited clash turned into a showcase for the Super Falcons, who tore apart Zambia's Copper Queens 5-0 at the El Arbi Zaoumli Stadium in Casablanca. Osinachi Ohale (2nd), Esther Okoronkwo (33rd), Chinwendu Ihezuo (45th), Oluwatosin Demehin (68th) and Folashade Florence (90+1) were the Nigerian scorers in the game.
In the semi-finals, Nigeria will face the winner of the South Africa v Senegal match, scheduled for this Saturday at 19:00 GMT at the Stade d'Honneur in Oujda.
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Morocco beat Mali
For their part, Morocco continue their run at the 2024 Women's AFCON. Against Mali, the Atlas Lionesses lived up to their billing at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. They won 3-1 thanks to goals from Ibtissam Jraidi (7th, 79th) and Kenza Chapelle (89th). The Malian side pulled one back in stoppage time from a penalty by Aissata Traoré.
Morocco will indeed play in the Women's AFCON semi-finals. The reigning African runners-up will face either Algeria or Ghana in their next match.