- Nigeria's Super Falcons reached the semifinals of the 2018 CAF Africa Women's Cup of Nations on Saturday
- China-based Asisat Oshoala netted a hat trick in the first stanza to see Nigeria lead 4-0 at interval
- Desire Oparanozie, Francisca Ordega and Rita Chikwelu were the other goalscorers on the night
Asisat Oshoala netted a hat-trick as Nigeria's Super Falcons qualified for the semifinals of the 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations (AWCON) on Saturday, November 24, with a 6-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea at the Cape Coast Stadium.
The encounter saw US-based Francisca Ordega score the opener on the ten minute mark with a fanatic side footed finish that saw the ball pass through the goalkeeper’s leg.
Moments later Asisat Oshoala netted Nigeria’s second off Desire Oparanozie cross on the 13th minute.
READ ALSO: Crystal Palace battle Man United to barren draw at Old Trafford
The China-based Oshoala was in hand to score her second and Nigeria’s third of the match on the 30th minute coming after missed a sitter from close range.
On the 34th the Oshoala completed her hat trick and the Falcons fourth goal off another assist from Oparanozie.
PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng
At the end of the first stanza Nigeria lead 4-0.
And in the second stanza, Oparanozie turned from provider to scorer when she scored on the 48th minute off a pass by Francisca Ordega.
Captain of the Rita Chikwelu ensured her name was also on the score sheet when she netted with 27 minutes courtesy of an assist from substitute Amarachi Okoronkwo.
Chikwelu forced her way through to score despite protest for a foul.
Oshoala also had another opportunity to make it a double brace 11 minute to the end of the contest but he failed to convert.
At the blast of the final whistle Nigeria claimed a commanding 6-0 win over Equatorial Guinea to seal a semifinal spot.
The Super Falcons will now turn their focus on neighbours Cameroon who they face in a top-of-the-table clash on Tuesday, November 27.
Interestingly, the winner of the encounter aside from playing in the final match of the 2018 AWCON, will also book a place for next year’s FIFA Women's World Cup holding in France.
PAY ATTENTION:Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone'
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously had reported Super Falcons forward Desire Oparanozie was among the goal scorers as Nigeria thrashed Zambia 4-0 on Wednesday, November 21, at the ongoing 2018 Africa Women's Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Ghana.
The Falcons came into the game with a 1-0 loss in their opening match against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana while their opponents, Zambia kicked off their campaign with a 5-0 win over Equatorial Guinea.
The Zambian shot-stopper was called to duty as early in the 9th minute and she cleverly stopped Asisat Oshoala from close range.
But as half time was approaching, France-based forward Desire Oparanozie, finished off a quality cross from US-based Francisca Ordega to put Nigeria in the lead.
China-based Oshoala on her part missed series of sitters with the best of chance coming on the hour mark. She had just the goalie and the goal post to beat but she failed in her effort to increase Nigeria’s 1-0 lead. However, nine minutes later, the Super Falcons got their second of the game.
Substitute Rasheedat Ajibade was also on hand to score the Falcons third goal with an excellent strike after a beautiful pass from Oshoala to see Nigeria increase her lead to 3-0.
However, the eight-time African champions was not through with the days business as Nasarawa Amazons midfielder star Amarachi Okoronkwo blasted home a cracker from 21 yards to net Nigeria fourth.
NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng We have upgraded to serve you better
Football Transfers That Shocked The World | Legit.ng TV
Source: Legit.ng
