Nigeria began their bid for another Womens Africa Cup of Nations Wafcon title with a dominant 3-0 Group B win over Tunisia at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco on Sunday.
The Super Falcons showed their intent from the outset, with Asisat Oshoala opening the scoring in the fourth minute with a powerful header after Omorinsola Babajides cross found her perfectly in the box.
Nigeria maintained control throughout the first half, pinning Tunisia deep with relentless pressure and wide play.
Despite spirited defending from the North Africans, Nigeria doubled their lead just before the break. Babajide, who was a constant threat down the left, latched onto a pass and buried her shot into the bottom corner to make it 2-0, her effort confirmed after a brief VAR review.
The nine-time African champions dominance continued into the second half, with Esther Okoronkwo and Ashleigh Plumptre going close.