Nigeria took a big step in the direction of securing their 10th African title with a dominant 5-0 win over Zambia in the quarterfinals of the current ladies Africa Cup of Nations.
Goals of Osinachi Ohale, Esther Okoronkwo, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Oluwatosin Demehin, and Folasade IJamilusi led the Super Falcons to a commandering victory over the Koperen Queens in the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca.
The nine times African champions came in the game with a strong head-to-head record, but the presence of reigning African player of the year, Barbra Banda, posed a potential threat to Nigeria's hope.
However, it was the side of Justine Madugu who took the initiative for only two minutes, while defender Osinachi Ohalic rose above her markings to go well placed free kick in Esther Okoronkwos, so that goalkeeper Petronella Musole is lagging behind without a chance.
Okoronkwo doubled the lead of the Super Falcons in the 33rd minute and ended a fast attacking movement with a precise attack in the bottom corner, so that the goalkeeper of the copper Queens was left without a chance.
In a first half -filled first half, the side of Nora Hauptle gave a third when iHezuo capitalized in the box in the box, which quietly slid a left foot finish home that sealed anything but the game.
Nigeria's dominance took place in the 68th minute, with Deehin who expanded the lead to 4-0. Replace Folashade IJamilusi and then closed the routes in the final phase and ended a fine assist of Rasheedat Ajibade.
With this victory, the West Africans kept their pursuit of a record-expanding 10th African title alive. They will get the winner of the South Africa versus Senegal collision for a place in the final.