Six - time African champions the Falcons of Nigeria defeated Namibia 2 - 0 on Friday to confirm their place in the semi - finals of the ongoing Africa Women<span class="st"><span class="">&rsquo;</span></span>s Championship.<br /><br />The Africa powerhouse progressed to the next stage of the competition thanks to goals from free - kick expert Gloria Ofoegbu and <span>Francisca Ordega.<br /><br />The victory over the hosts means Nigeria are assured of winning Group A no matter the outcome of the other grop fixture between Ivory Coast and Zambia, having garnered the maximum 9 points from 3 matches.<br /><br />The Falcons will qualify for the World Cup in Canada next year if they win their semi - final tie against the team that will finish second in Group B.<br /><br />Prior to the tournament in Namibia, Nigeria have won the </span><span>Africa Women<span class="st"><span class="">&rsquo;</span></span>s Championship only once in the last three editions.<br /><br />Photo Credit : fifa.com<br /></span>