BREAKING: Super Falcons Dismantle Tunisia 3–0 in Blazing Start to WAFCON 2024 Campaign

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have once again shown why they remain the most feared force in African women’s football, launching their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a commanding 3–0 victory over Tunisia. The match, played today in Casablanca, Morocco, was not just a win—it was a statement.

From the opening whistle, Nigeria seized control of the game with the kind of aggression and tactical finesse that has defined their legacy. Asisat Oshoala, the team’s iconic forward and Barcelona Femeni star, gave fans an early reason to celebrate, nodding in the opener with a precise header that stunned the Tunisian defence and sent the Nigerian bench into rapturous celebration.

But it didn’t stop there.

Rinsola Babajide, in a performance that screamed brilliance, doubled the lead just before halftime with a well-taken finish after a flowing team move. Her speed, footwork, and link-up play with Oshoala and Toni Payne left Tunisia chasing shadows in the Moroccan heat.

The final blow came in the second half when substitute Chinwendu Ihezuo came off the bench and buried the third goal, sealing what was an unrelenting display of dominance by the nine-time African champions. The goal was not just the icing—it was a message to the rest of the continent: Nigeria is not here to participate. They’re here to conquer.

Despite late pressure from Tunisia, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie stood tall, making two critical saves to preserve the clean sheet and add gloss to the already-flawless team performance.

Speaking after the match, Coach Randy Waldrum praised the unity and execution of his squad. “It was important we started strong,” he said. “We showed character, hunger, and professionalism. This is only the beginning.”

Today’s win places Nigeria at the top of Group B with 3 points and a +3 goal difference. With tricky fixtures against Cape Verde and DR Congo ahead, this explosive start has not only energized Nigerian fans back home but also reignited belief in reclaiming the WAFCON title that narrowly slipped away in 2022.

On social media, Nigerians erupted with joy as hashtags like #SuperFalcons, #WAFCON2024, and #Oshoala trended across X and Instagram. Fans, celebrities, and former players hailed the women as “queens of African football” and called for continued support ahead of their next game.

While the road to the title is still long, one thing is clear: the Super Falcons didn’t just show up—they showed out. And if today’s performance is anything to go by, the rest of Africa had better brace for impact.

The queens are back, and they’ve started their reign with thunder.