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AFCON 2025
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Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo came clutch once again as the Super Falcons battled past Botswana with a narrow 1-0 win.
Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo once again proved to be Nigeria’s clutch duo as the Super Falcons secured a narrow but vital 1-0 victory over Botswana in their second group game at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Thursday night.
The gritty performance ensured Nigeria’s progression to the quarterfinals and kept their record-chasing Mission X campaign alive.
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Drop Oshoala! – Nigerians call for bold changes to Super Falcons ahead WAFCON clash vs Botswana
Ahead of Nigeria’s WAFCON showdown with Botswana, fans are calling for bold tactical changes, including dropping star striker Asisat Oshoala.
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Nigerians are furious with the NFF after reports emerged that the Super Falcons were left without training kits ahead of their international fixture, sparking outrage on social media.
Deadly Duo: Okoronkwo Assists, Ihezuo Finishes
Following their heroics in the opening match against Tunisia, where Okoronkwo set up Ihezuo for a goal, the pair combined seamlessly once more off the bench.
This time, Okoronkwo, who claimed player of the match against Tunisia, delivered a superb left-footed cross that Ihezuo met with clinical precision to break down a stubborn Botswana defense.
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Their connection continues to be a nightmare for opposing teams and a key weapon for the Super Falcons.
Nigeria Marches On After Tough Group Stage Battles
The Super Falcons came into the match buoyed by a convincing 3-0 win over Tunisia in their group opener, with goals from Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide, and Ihezuo herself.
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Botswana, on the other hand, were seeking their first point after a narrow 1-0 loss to Algeria in their opening game.
Nigeria’s win against Botswana not only secured three crucial points but also confirmed their place in the WAFCON quarterfinals, keeping their hopes for a record-extending 10th continental title very much alive.
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The performance itself was not vintage Super Falcons but the Nigerian women dug deep, helped by super-subs Okoronkwo and Ihezuo, who now have two assists and two goals in two matches respectively at the WAFCON.