Falcons Keep 100 Percent Record, After Thrashing Zambia 6 - 0
Nailed on favourites Nigeria have one foot in the semi - finals of the African Women’s Championship following their 6 - 0 thrashing of Zambia at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek on Tuesday afternoon.<br /><br />The victory means the Falcons have garnered the maximum 6 points from their two Group A fixtures, and will be one of the contestants in the last four no matter the outcome of their last match if host Namibia defeat Ivory Coast later today.<br /><br />Ngozi Okobi opened scoring in the second minute after an assist by Rivers Angels star Asisat Oshoala, and Houston Dash stopper Ohale Osinachi then added a second three minutes later.<br /><br />The fist half ended with Zambia trailing the Africa powerhouse by three goals, with Desire Oparanozie scoring from the penalty spot in the 25th minute.<br /><br />The France based striker netted her second goal of the game in the 81st minute, between goals by Oshoala (65th minute) and experienced forward Perpetua Nkwocha (84th minute).<br /><br />Rivers Angels defender Ngozi Ebere was named the TN Mobile Woman of the Match.<br /><br />Photo Credit : fifa.com<br />
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