The Swallows of Burundi were swallowed by the Super Falcons

Awoniyi Super Falcons

Super Falcons defeated Burundi women’s National team nicknamed The Swallows last night during their last group game. The Falcons hit 4 past Burundi and have booked a place in the quarter-finals. They finished as runner-up to Banyana Banyana of South Africa who won all their three games, acquiring 9 points. Super Falcons on 6 points qualified along South Africa, while Botswana and Burundi exit the tournament at the group stage level.

Falcons controlled the game and had the best possession since the tournament kick-started. In the four goals thriller match, Atlético Madrid forward Rasheedat Ajibade opened the scoring chart from the spot-kick at the 25 minutes. Uchenna Kanu hit a brace scoring 29 and 46 minutes respectively, Peace Efih 28 minutes completed it 4-0 for the Falcons.

The 11th-time champions will face Cameroon during the quarter-final on Thursday at Casablanca, and a win over Cameroon will secure them a World Cup Spot.

Randy on facing Cameroon in the quarter-finals: “We understand the history between Nigeria & Cameroon. It will be a difficult game & we are looking forward to the game. Changing of venue won’t be any factor, the pitch will be fantastic & the players are also looking forward to the game.”

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