Nigeria demolished Zambia by five goals to advance to the women's Africa Cup of Nations semifinals. The Super Falcons seek their tenth championship since the tournament adopted its current structure in 1998. Osinachi Ohale scored the opening goal after two minutes when she headed home Esther Okoronkwo's free kick delivery. Okoronkwo then converted a flowing team move thirty minutes later before Chinwendu Ihezuo added a third goal just before halftime. Oluwatosin Demehin and substitute Folashade Ijamilusi completed the rout with second-half strikes.
Morocco defeated Mali 3-1 at home to reach their second consecutive semifinal appearance. Ibtissam Jraidi opened the scoring after seven minutes for the Atlas Lionesses. The hosts secured victory late when Jraidi converted a penalty kick after 79 minutes and Kenza Chapelle added a third goal ten minutes later. Aissata Traoré scored a consolation penalty for Mali in stoppage time. Nigeria faces either South Africa or Senegal while Morocco awaits the winner between Algeria and Ghana.
Morocco defeated Mali 3-1 at home to reach their second consecutive semifinal appearance. Ibtissam Jraidi opened the scoring after seven minutes for the Atlas Lionesses. The hosts secured victory late when Jraidi converted a penalty kick after 79 minutes and Kenza Chapelle added a third goal ten minutes later. Aissata Traoré scored a consolation penalty for Mali in stoppage time. Nigeria faces either South Africa or Senegal while Morocco awaits the winner between Algeria and Ghana.
