World football governing body, FIFA, has formally congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria after they beat Cameroon 1-0. The body sent a congratulatory message to the Super Falcons for qualifying for their ninth consecutive women’s World Cup. The Falcons beat the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 1-0 in Thursday’s quarter-final in Casablanca.
Atletico Madrid forward Rasheedat Ajibade scored the only goal after heading in Ifeoma Onumonu’s delightful cross. They will now face the hosts which is Morocco in the semi-final come Monday next week. FIFA wrote on Twitter:” Nine in a row. 🔥 You love to see it. 🇳🇬 “Congratulations, @NGSuper_Falcons!“
Also on Thursday, Banyana Banyana of South Africa beat Tunisia to qualify for the semi-finals as well. They will play Zambia who beat Senegal in a penalty shootout.