The Women's Africa Cup of Nations burst into action with SuperSport covering all the drama for fans across Africa. Morocco kicked off their home tournament with a frustrating 2-2 draw against Zambia in Casablanca on Saturday. The Atlas Lionesses dominated the ball but found themselves behind 2-1 after an hour of play. Ghizlane Chebbak rescued a point with an 87th-minute equalizer but questions remain about Morocco's finishing ability. The hosts must improve quickly before facing Senegal next.
Senegal shocked everyone with a massive 4-0 thrashing of DR Congo on Sunday afternoon. Mama Diop and Nguenar Ndiaye both scored twice in the first half alone as Mame Moussa Cisse's team ran riot. The Lionesses of Teranga look like serious dark horses after their commanding display. Their defense stayed solid while their attack proved clinical when chances came. Senegal appears ready to reach the knockout rounds again.
Nigeria sent a clear message about their title ambitions with a convincing 3-0 victory over Tunisia. Asisat Oshoala headed home after just four minutes before Omorinsola Babajide and Chinwendu Ihezuo added more goals. Coach Justin Madugu has his Super Falcons firing on all cylinders as they chase another championship. The team showed real hunger throughout their dominant performance. Algeria also beat Botswana 1-0 to complete Group B action.
Defending champions South Africa began their title defense with a solid 2-0 win against Ghana. Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe scored first-half goals to give Banyana Banyana early control of Group C.
Senegal shocked everyone with a massive 4-0 thrashing of DR Congo on Sunday afternoon. Mama Diop and Nguenar Ndiaye both scored twice in the first half alone as Mame Moussa Cisse's team ran riot. The Lionesses of Teranga look like serious dark horses after their commanding display. Their defense stayed solid while their attack proved clinical when chances came. Senegal appears ready to reach the knockout rounds again.
Nigeria sent a clear message about their title ambitions with a convincing 3-0 victory over Tunisia. Asisat Oshoala headed home after just four minutes before Omorinsola Babajide and Chinwendu Ihezuo added more goals. Coach Justin Madugu has his Super Falcons firing on all cylinders as they chase another championship. The team showed real hunger throughout their dominant performance. Algeria also beat Botswana 1-0 to complete Group B action.
Defending champions South Africa began their title defense with a solid 2-0 win against Ghana. Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe scored first-half goals to give Banyana Banyana early control of Group C.
