Nigeria Dominate Tunisia 3-0 Open 2024 Women's AFCON

Nigeria began their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Tunisia in Group B, showcasing their dominance and intent to claim a record-extending 10th title. Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring early with a powerful header from a Rinsola Babajide free-kick, who later doubled the lead with a clinical finish just before halftime. Chinwendu Ihezuo sealed the win in the 84th minute after an assist from Esther Okoronkwo, completing a strong team performance that overwhelmed the youthful Tunisian side. Nigeria’s defense was solid throughout, preventing Tunisia from scoring for the fifth consecutive WAFCON game, while the Super Falcons controlled possession and created multiple chances. The win ended Nigeria’s streak of opening-match defeats in previous tournaments and placed them top of Group B ahead of their next match against Botswana. This result highlights Nigeria's pace, physicality, and experience as they seek to reclaim continental supremacy.