2014 AWC: Nigeria thrash Zambia to reach semi-finals

 Nigeria hammered Zambia 6-0 to book their place in the semi-finals of the African Women's Championship in Namibia.

The record six-time champions made easy work of Tuesday's Group A match, with Desire Oparanozie scoring a brace and Ngozi Okobi, Osinachi Ohale, Asisat Oshoala and Perpetua Nkwoch all scoring a goal each.

As well as suffering a humiliating scoreline, the She-polopolo had right-back Grace Zulu sent off six minutes before half-time.

Nigeria opened the scoring after only two minutes when Okobi connected from a Asisat Oshoala effort from close range.

Three minutes later Ohale nodded in a free-kick and when Oparanozie scored with a penalty after a handball, Nigeria were fully in control.

Zambia's task was then made impossible when Zulu was sent off following a second yellow for a foul on Oparanozie.

After the break the Super Falcons made their numerical advantage pay when Oshoala headed in a corner to make it 4-0.
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