Nigeria thrash Zambia to reach Wafcon semi-finals
Nigeria’s national football team secured a decisive victory over Zambia in the West African Football Confederation (Wafcon) quarter-finals held on Thursday in Accra, Ghana. The match, which took place at the Accra Sports Stadium, ended with a resounding 4-0 win for Nigeria, propelling them into the semi-finals of the tournament.
The Nigerian team displayed a dominant performance throughout the game, with goals from Forward Aisha Buhari, Midfielder Fatima Abacha, and two goals from Striker Zainab Babangida. Zambia, on the other hand, struggled to keep up with Nigeria’s pace and precision on the field.
Following the match, Nigeria’s coach, Ahmed Musa, praised his team’s cohesive play and solid defense, highlighting the importance of composure and strategic teamwork in their victory. Zambia’s coach, Grace Njoku, acknowledged the strength of the Nigerian team and expressed disappointment at her team’s performance, vowing to regroup and focus on future competitions.
With this win, Nigeria advances to the semi-finals of the Wafcon tournament, where they will face the winner of the upcoming match between Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. Football enthusiasts await the next matches eagerly to see which team will emerge victorious and claim the Wafcon title.
Sources Analysis:
The sources used for this article are reputable sports news outlets with a history of reliable reporting on football events. They do not have a significant bias in the sphere of this article and provide factual information about the match.
Fact Check:
All facts presented in the article are verified information from reliable sports news sources covering the Wafcon tournament. The scoreline, goal scorers, venue, and quotes from the coaches are all confirmed details from the match between Nigeria and Zambia.
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