Categories: NewsNigeria

AWCON: Super Falcons annihilate Equatorial Guinea 6-0, zoom into semi-final

A hat-trick from Asisat Oshoala helped Nigeria’s Super Falcons to a 6-0 whipping of Equatorial Guinea to advance to the semi-finals of the 11th African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Ghana.

The Super Falcons progressed with South Africa, who drew 1-1 with Zambia to top Group B.

On Friday, hosts Ghana were sent packing from the competition finishing third in Group A as Mali made a first-ever semi-finals appearance after six attempts.

Group leaders Cameroon who finished with seven points joined Mali with six points to the next round.

Ghana who obtained four points and Algeria with no point are eliminated after three matches each.

Cameroon drew 1-1 with Ghana while Algeria succumbed to a 2-3 loss to Mali in their last group games played simultaneously at the Accra Sports Stadium and Cape Coast Stadium respectively.

This post was last modified on December 16, 2018 2:02 pm

Augustine

Augustine is a Writer at Soccernet.ng. He is a graduate of Mass Communication with 10 years experience working with reputable publications including Complete Sports. augustine@soccernet.com.ng

Share
Published by
Augustine

Recent Posts

Liverpool legend under fire as Ikwuemesi brace sinks Beerschot; Plumptre dazzles in Saudi Arabia

Dirk Kuyt's struggles as Beerschot manager deepened on Friday night as his team slumped to… Read More

1 hour ago

Marco Baroni to make big Dele-Bashiru call in Lazio’s Serie A cracker against Atalanta

Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru could start for Lazio when they take on Serie A… Read More

2 hours ago

Samuel Chukwueze: Arsenal set to swoop in for Super Eagles star in player swap deal

Former English Premier League Champions Arsenal are set to offer AC Milan Jakub Kiwior in… Read More

14 hours ago

Nigeria vs Ghana: Ogunmodede and Dramani talk tough ahead of CHAN 2025 decider in Uyo

Ghana boss, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani and Super Eagles B stand-in coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, have both… Read More

14 hours ago

Benjamin Tanimu: Super Eagles star bags Global Player of the Year award – Photo

Super Eagles defender Benjamin Tanimu has been honoured with the Edo State Global Player of… Read More

14 hours ago

14 goals in 23 matches: Victor Osimhen reacts to Tolu Arokodare’s impressive form at Genk

Super Eagles talisman Victor Osimhen has praised countryman Tolu Arokodare for his impressive performance for… Read More

18 hours ago