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WAFCON: Dominant Nigeria beat Zambia in first quarter-final clash

The Super Falcons claimed a comprehensive 5-0 victory in Casablanca

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Firdose Moonda
Jul 18, 2025
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Nigeria have never missed out on the semi-finals at a Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and will not in this edition of the tournament either. They stormed into the semi-finals with a 5-0 win over last edition’s bronze medallists Zambia after leading 3-0 at half-time.

Mission X, as they have dubbed their quest for a 10th title, is on track and Nige…

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