Nigeria, July 7 -- The Super Falcons of Nigeria made a bold opening statement at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), brushing aside Tunisia 3-0 in their Group B opener on Sunday in Casablanca.

After a minute of silence was observed in memory of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who passed away last Thursday, the game kicked off with Nigeria wasting no time taking control.

Just four minutes in, Asisat Oshoala rose highest to head home a perfect cross from Rinsola Babajide, giving Nigeria the lead and setting the tone for a dominant first half.

The Falcons continued to push forward, with Deborah Abiodun nearly doubling the lead in the 40th minute, only to be denied by the Tunisian goalkeeper.

Nigeria eventually fo...