Nora Häuptle, head coach of the Copper Queens of Zambia, stated that the Super Falcons of Nigeria rightfully earned their victory over her team, as reported by Completesports. Nigeria, the nine-time champions, decisively defeated the Copper Queens 5-0 during their quarter-final match at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Friday evening. Osinachi Ohale, Esther Okoronkwo, and Chiwendu Ihezuo scored in the first half for the Super Falcons, followed by two additional goals in the second half from Oluwatosin Demehin and Folashade Ijamilusi. Häuptle recognized Nigeria’s dominance and offered his congratulations to the Super Falcons for their impressive win, stating, “We clearly lost this match.” Kudos to Nigeria for their well-earned win. “I believe we should acknowledge that Nigeria outperformed us today,” she stated. “None of us have reached the pinnacle—neither the players nor I as the coach.”} “It was a shared defeat,” Häuptle expressed to the press following the match. Also Read: WAFCON 2024: Everton Praises Payne and Super Falcons Teammates After 5-0 Victory Over Zambia. Nearly all the players in the Nigerian team compete overseas, primarily in France or the United States. They have a significantly larger number of players overseas.
