Former Liverpool forward Rinsola Babajide got a goal and an assists as the Super Falcons of Nigeria claimed a 3-0 win over Tunisia in their opening game of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Super Falcons were massive favourites going into their game against Tunisia at Stade Larbi Zaouli on Sunday, and they delivered.<\/p>\n Coach Justin Madugu named a strong lineup for the game, with the senior players like Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, and Chiamaka Nnadozie getting starts.<\/p>\n Your line-up for our #WAFCON2024<\/a> opener.#NGATUN<\/a> #MissionX<\/a> #SoarSuperFalcons<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PmnYJIRPnr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) July 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Nigeria dominated the game from the blast of the whistle, and it took them just four minutes to find the opener.<\/p>\n Saudi-based Ashleigh Plumptre won a foul on the far left of Nigeria’s attack, deep into Tunisia’s area, creating an opportunity for an in-swinger.<\/p>\n Babajide took charge of the situation and sent a teasing cross into the area. Oshoala, who was lurking in the area, got to the ball first and headed the ball past the scrambling Tunisian goalkeeper.<\/p>\n L\u2019ouverture du score d\u2019Asisat Oshoala face \u00e0 la Tunisie. pic.twitter.com\/Uk1UuQpNj3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Naija Football (@NaijaFootball_) July 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n After scoring, the Super Falcons maintained their dominance. But they were a bit lucky though, as they could have easily been reduced to ten women in the 22nd minute, after Deborah Abiodun put in a reckless challenge. However, she only got away with a yellow.<\/p>\n Nigeria lost a bit of momentum after the cooling break and looked lost at times. But their superior quality showed again, as Rinsola, who assisted the first goal, scored the second late in the first period.<\/p>\n She received a deflected pass in the box, and despite being marked by two Tunisian defenders, she ran towards goal and fired a strong shot into the net to make it 2-0 after 43 minutes.<\/p>\n Rinsola Babajide has been impressive on her WAFCON debut for Nigeria, assisting Asisat Oshoala for the first goal, and getting one herself to put Nigeria 2-0 up on Tunisiapic.twitter.com\/D8wdruDoGI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) July 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n To celebrate her goal, she hit a unique pose\uff0d the Diogo Jota celebration \uff0d to honour the late Super Eagles star, who died last Thursday.<\/p>\n Footballers across the globe continue to pay homage to Diogo Jota with his gamer celebration<\/p>\n The latest coming from Nigeria’s Rinsola Babajide in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations pic.twitter.com\/ypDe9QnMNJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Super Falcons took their two-goal cushion into the break.<\/p>\n Before the start of the second half, coach Madugu took off Oshoala, Rinsola, and Deborah Abiodun for Christy Ucheibe, Esther Okoronkwo, and Chinwendu Ihezuo.<\/p>\n The second half was quite similar to the first, with chances falling to Ihezuo, Payne and Plumptre. There were also some wayward long-range shots.<\/p>\n Madugu\u2019s ladies had a scare in the 78th minute after VAR reviewed a tackle by Ohale in the box. But it was ruled in Nigeria’s favour.<\/p>\n Ihezuo ultimately scored the third goal for Nigeria in the 84th minute, after she was played through on goal by Okoronkwo.<\/p>\n Esther \u23ed\ufe0f Ihezuo and the Nigeria gets a third goal against Tunisia #WAFCON2024<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ATlKZxnzQu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 MikeThePundit (@Mike_ThePundit) July 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n That ensured that the game end 3-0 in the Super Falcons’ favour, as they claimed their first win of the tournament in Morocco.<\/p>\n\n
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