Falcons Keep 100 Percent Record, After Thrashing Zambia 6 - 0
Published: October 14, 2014Nailed on favourites Nigeria have one foot in the semi - finals of the African Women’s Championship following their 6 - 0 thrashing of Zambia at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek on Tuesday afternoon.
The victory means the Falcons have garnered the maximum 6 points from their two Group A fixtures, and will be one of the contestants in the last four no matter the outcome of their last match if host Namibia defeat Ivory Coast later today.
Ngozi Okobi opened scoring in the second minute after an assist by Rivers Angels star Asisat Oshoala, and Houston Dash stopper Ohale Osinachi then added a second three minutes later.
The fist half ended with Zambia trailing the Africa powerhouse by three goals, with Desire Oparanozie scoring from the penalty spot in the 25th minute.
The France based striker netted her second goal of the game in the 81st minute, between goals by Oshoala (65th minute) and experienced forward Perpetua Nkwocha (84th minute).
Rivers Angels defender Ngozi Ebere was named the TN Mobile Woman of the Match.
Photo Credit : fifa.com
The victory means the Falcons have garnered the maximum 6 points from their two Group A fixtures, and will be one of the contestants in the last four no matter the outcome of their last match if host Namibia defeat Ivory Coast later today.
Ngozi Okobi opened scoring in the second minute after an assist by Rivers Angels star Asisat Oshoala, and Houston Dash stopper Ohale Osinachi then added a second three minutes later.
The fist half ended with Zambia trailing the Africa powerhouse by three goals, with Desire Oparanozie scoring from the penalty spot in the 25th minute.
The France based striker netted her second goal of the game in the 81st minute, between goals by Oshoala (65th minute) and experienced forward Perpetua Nkwocha (84th minute).
Rivers Angels defender Ngozi Ebere was named the TN Mobile Woman of the Match.
Photo Credit : fifa.com
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