World football governing body, FIFA, has sent congratulatory message to the Super Falcons for qualifying for their ninth consecutive women’s World Cup.
The Falcons pipped the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 1-0 in Thursday’s quarter-final in Casablanca.
Atletico Madrid forward Rasheedat Ajibade scored the only goal after heading in Ifeoma Onumonu’s delightful cross.
They will now face hosts Morocco in the semi-final on Monday.
FIFA wrote on Twitter:”Nine in a row. 🔥
You absolutely love to see it. 🇳🇬 .
“Congratulations, @NGSuper_Falcons!“
Also on Thursday, Banyana Banyana of South Africa picked a second World Cup ticket following their 1-0 win against Tunisia.
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