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A hattrick from Nigerian forward Asisat Oshoala helped the Nigerian Super Falcons thrash Equatorial Guinea 6-0 to progress to the semis of the AWCON.<\/h2>\n

After a shaky start to the tournament in a 1-0 loss to South Africa, the Super Falcons sought to amend things with a resounding 4-0 victory over Zambia in the second game to ensure things were still in their hands to go through to the next round.<\/p>\n

They ensured qualification on Saturday afternoon with a demolition of Equatorial Guinea who has now conceded 18 goals in 3 matches.<\/p>\n

Francisca Ordega opened the scoring within 10 minute slotting the ball under the hapless Equatorial Guinean goalkeeper. Asisat Oshoala who had a bad game against Zambia made amends with two quick fire goals in the 13th minute and the 23rd minutes, ending the match as a contest at this point.<\/p>\n

AWCON 2018: Nigeria Thrash Zambia to register first win<\/a><\/p>\n

Oshoala completed her hattrick in the 33rd minute with a thumping header to send Nigerian fans in the stands into delirium.<\/p>\n

The second half started in similar fashion as Nigeria added a 5th goal two minutes later from Desire Oparanozie. Rita Chikwelu added the sixth and final goal to add more woes to Equatorial Guinea’s misery. She was thought to be offside and had only the keeper to beat; she made no mistake.<\/p>\n

AWCON 2018: Nigeria Super Falcons lose against South Africa<\/a><\/p>\n

The result means that Nigeria end the group in second place after South Africa drew with Zambia.<\/p>\n

Nigeria will face Cameroon Accra with South Africa facing Mali in Cape Coast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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