African Games: Nigeria Smash Algeria 3-0 to Qualify for Final

Nigeria’s U-20 female football team, the Falconets, has defeated their Algerian counterparts 3-0 to qualify for the finals of the ongoing 12th African Games football event for the first time since 2007.

The match played at Stade de Boubker Aamar on Monday saw Cynthia Aku open scoring 15 minutes into the game after being set up by Monday Gift.
Showing supreme form, Aku again slotted in the second goal, completing her brace in the 26th minute also with an assist from Gift.
The Nigerian ladies increased advantage as Zainab Olapade scored the third at the 90th minute.
Nigeria defeated South Africa 3-0, drew 1-1 against Cameroon and got the maximum three points with the withdrawal of Zambia in the group stages.
The Falconets will await the winner of the second semi-final fixture between Morrocco and Cameroon for the final on Thursday.