Nigeria’s super Falcons yesterday qualified for the semi-finals of the on-going Africa Women Championship after thrashing Ivory Coast 3-1 in the final group B match.

Evelyn Nwabuoku would have been the stage opener effort with a pass from defender Ngozi Ebere went astray as it the side net, but less than a minute after that effort, the Super Falcons got the lead through Ogonna Chukwudi.

Chances were coming in great measure for the Nigerian women who dominated their rivals with Stella Mbachu and Ngozi Okobi being constant threats to the Ivorian team and in the 42nd minute it paid off again as defender Ngozi Ebere latched home the second for Nigeria a free kick while Mbachu took the game beyond the opponents with the third goal in the 75th minute.

But the Ivorians fought back in the closing stages of the game and were rewarded with a consolation goal scored by N’Rehy Tia Viho Ines in the 82nd minute.

Falcons coach Kadiri Ikhana praised the performance of his players saying the maximum points gained from three group matches were indication that Nigeria could retain the title.

Nigeria’s semi-finals opponents are the Bayana Bayana of South Africa on Wednesday at the Nkoantoma Stadium, 5.30pm Nigerian time.