Super Falcons forward, Esther Okoronkwo insists she is satisfied with Nigeria’s performance in their opening 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) group game against Tunisia, where they secured a 3-0 win in Casablanca.
Speaking after the match, Okoronkwo, who was named Woman of the Match, highlighted the importance of team cohesion and making the most of their attacking chances in the crucial Group B opener.
“It’s like the first game ever, so, you know, we’re just trying to like get the energy together, work together, and create as much chances and opportunities as we can.”
Esther Okoronkwo, who came on as a substitute and made an immediate impact, said the team now has a foundation to build upon for the rest of the tournament.
“Obviously the goals are going to come, and they did come, but we just have to take the positive and, you know, go for the next game and then eventually get more goals.”
She also revealed what the coach told her before she was introduced into the match:
“So before I went in, he told me to, you know, be prepared and help the team out there if they need me, and get the ball, try to lay off and find other teammates and, you know, play together as a team and work together.”
With the victory, the Super Falcons made a strong statement in their quest for a record-extending 10th WAFCON title, under the campaign theme “Mission X”.
They will next face Algeria in their second Group B fixture on Thursday.
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