Many Nigerians were kept at the edge of their seats as the Super Falcons struggled to break down stubborn Botswana’s defence and had to wait till the dying minutes as Chinwendu Ihezuo finally came to the rescue with a late goal.

After a tough battle in Casablanca, the Nigerian female team squeezed past Botswana 1-0 to book a place in the WAFCON 2024 quarterfinals, Footballrover reports.

Chinwendu Ihezuo Saves Super Falcons After Botswana’s Tough Resistance

All square at halftime, the Falcons pushed forward with more intent, but their opponents refused to give up.

Every attack seemed to hit a blue wall as Botswana’s defence stood strong. The clock kept ticking, tension rose, but Chinwendu Ihezuo turned hero with a brilliant finish in the 88th minute.

Ihezuo’s impact from the bench was exactly what the Falcons needed. Her goal not only earned Nigeria three vital points but also kept their WAFCON 2024 dreams alive.

Super Falcons Eye Bigger Test After Botswana Win

With Botswana out of the way, the Falcons must step up to face tougher opponents in the quarterfinals.

Ihezuo’s brilliance will boost confidence, but the team knows they must improve their performance to lift the trophy.

Botswana showed that no game will be easy at this stage, and fans will be hoping to see more goals, more energy, and more match-winning moments when it matters most.

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Last Updated on July 10, 2025 10:33 pm by Sir Kris