It’s a rest day here at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which gives us all a chance to reflect on a deluge of goals scored in Wednesday’s Group B matches.
First, reigning champions Nigeria put four past Zambia thanks to goals from firstly from Desire Oparanozie and then three wonderful finishes from Francisca Ordega, Rasheedat Ajibade and Amarachi Okoronkwo.
South Africa then thrashed former winners Equatorial Guinea 7-1.
Banyana Banyana’s first goal came after 19 minutes with Linda Motlhalo scoring from the penalty spot. Moments later Mpumi Nyandeni added a second.
Equatorial Guinea pulled one back against the run of play just before half-time through Elena Nkuandum.
After the break, first to strike was Refiloe Jane before two from Christine Thembi Kgatlana in as many minutes. Amanda Mthandi made it six with the rout completed by Jermaine Seoposenwe.
The results mean that all four teams can still progress or be eliminated after Saturday’s final games. South Africa will face Zambia in Accra and Nigeria play Equatorial Guinea in Cape Coast.
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