Nigeria vs Tunisia (LIVE UPDATES): Super Falcons target flying start at WAFCON 2024

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will kick off their campaign for a record-extending tenth Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title this evening against Tunisia at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca.

After a disappointing semi-final exit in 2022, Nigeria arrives in Morocco with renewed determination to reclaim their status as Africa’s dominant force.

Under the theme ‘Mission X’, the Falcons are eyeing a strong start to set the tone for what they hope will be another historic run.

Led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade, the team boasts a blend of seasoned stars like Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie, alongside exciting young talents ready to make their mark on the continental stage.

Opponents Tunisia may be underdogs on paper, but the North Africans are not to be overlooked.

Having shown steady improvement in recent years, they’ll be eager to spoil Nigeria’s opening-night plans.

Stay tuned to PREMIUM TIMES for LIVE UPDATES as Nigeria and Tunisia battle for early points in what should be an entertaining Group B clash.

Kickoff is 5 p.m.

LIVE

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KICKOFF! Game already underway as the Super Falcons begin their WAFCON campaign against Tunisia

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GOAL !!! Babajide delivers a good cross and Asisat Oshoala heads in the ball to give Nigeria the lead

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Five minutes into the game…

Nigeria 1-0 Tunisia

Free kick for the Super Falcons after a foul against Rinsola

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A minute of silence was observed in honour of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who passed away on Thursday

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The Super Falcons are also wearing black armbands in honour of the late Peter Rufai

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The Super Falcons have lost their last two opening matches at the WAFCON but they have started brightly this time with an early goal against Tunisia

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Toni Payne with a dazzling move on the right flank but the Tunisians clear their line

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The Super Falcons have been all over the place but they are yet to get a much desired second goal

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YELLOW CARD: Deborah Abiodun gets the first booking in this game

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Tunisia make a rare move into the Super Falcons penalty area but the sole striker was overwhelmed and lost the possession

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Captain Rasheedat Ajibade flashes a shot but the effort goes wide off target

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Cooling break for both teams

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Action is back on and the Tunisians are begining to pull their weight

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Toni Payne with an effort from distance but the tame shot was well handled by the Tunisia goal keeper

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Ajibade with a poor cross that flies away for a goal kick for Tunisia

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CHANCE! Oshoala delivers a pass to Abiodun who whips a low shot but taken care off by the Tunisia goalkeeper who has been quite busy in this firstt half

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Abiodun with another rough tackle and would have to be more careful to avoid a red card

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Tunisia with a free kick directed into the Super Falcons area but Nnadozie rushed out with a decisive punch

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Smart defending by the Tunisians to deny Oshoala a second goal

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Five minutes additional time

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GOALLLL !!! Babajide Rinsiola doubles Nigeria’s lead

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The Nigerian striker pulls of a Diogo Jota trademark celebration after that goal

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VAR check will the goal stand or not?

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The referee is taking her time and she decides the goal stands

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Nigeria 2-0 Tunisia

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The Super Falcons with a corner kick in the final moments of the first half

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Plumptre heads the ball in but her effort was disallowed

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HALF TIME: Nigeria 2-0 Tunisia

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Second half back on

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We are now one hour into game.. Nigeria 2-0 Tunisia

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The Super Falcons have been wasteful in the second half with a handful of begging chances they have failed to bury

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The Super Falcons still holding to their two goal lead as both teams go for a cooling break

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Nnadozie makes a big save to deny the Tunisians but there is a likely VAR check for a possible penalty kick for the North Africans

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Ohale Osinachi appears to have made a contact

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The Burundian official taking her time before she makes her call

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Free kick awarded in favour of the Super Falcons, a big relief for the Nigerian ladies

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We are into the final 10 minutes in the second half… The Super Falcons have been unable to add to their two-goal tally from the first half

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Okoronkwo’ s effort hits the woodwork as the Super Falcons inch closer to a third goal

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SUBSTITUTION: Toni Payne makes way for Folashade Ijamilusi

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Goal!!! Chiwendu Ihezuo makes it 3-0

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YELLOW CARD: Demehin gets a booking for a foul

Five additional minutes as the move into the final stage of the second half

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SUBSTITUTION: Echechini in for Halimat Ayinde

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Plumptre with a header on target but the Tunisia keeper makes a save .. The North Africans with a chance of their own which rattles the crossbar

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FULL TIME: Nigeria 3-0 Tunisia
Super Falcons secure a comfortable win in their WAFCON opener

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