2024 WAFCON: Super Falcons promise more goals

Super Falcons forward, Esther Okoronkwo has said she believes the team has the potential to score more goals following their 3-0 win over Tunisia last Sunday.
During their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) opening group match in Casablanca, Morocco, Esther Okoronkwo came from the bench in the second half to help Super Falcons seal the win.
Before coach Justine Madugu introduced Okoronkwo in place of Nigeria’s legendary striker, Asisat Oshoala, the Super Falcons were already two goals up. Oshoala and Rinsola Babajide were the goal scorers.
Okoronkwo’s two shots, three key passes, one assist, 26 touches, 16 passes at 62.5 per cent accuracy, and winning two fouls, earned her the player of the match award. She won the award ahead of Babajide who recorded one goal, one assist, two key passes, 32 touches, 17 passes, 70.6 per cent pass completion, and won two fouls in 45 minutes.
Despite the superior performance of the Super Falcons over their northern African rivals, Esther Okoronkwo said in her post-game interview that they need more time to blend further.
“It’s like the first game ever”, she said. “So, you know, we’re just trying to like get the energy together, work together, and create as much as chances and opportunities that we can.”
“Obviously the goals are going to come, and they did come. But we just have to take the positive and, you know, go for the next game and then eventually get more goals.”