The nine-time African champions will now wait for the winner of the quarter final clash between defending champions, South Africa, and Senegal to battle in semi final for a place in the final.
It was an emphatic victory for the Nigerians that atoned for the pain of losing out to the Zambians in the third-place match three years ago, also in Morocco.
This match-up between two of Africa’s top teams was won and lost in the first half when Nigeria fired three goals past the Copper Queens.
