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Big Guns Line up for Shot at Glory as Women's Afcon Enters Knockout Stages
CASABLANCA, MOROCCO, JUL 15 – Both teams enter the quarterfinals with strong records; Nigeria seeks a 10th title while Zambia aims to build on its bronze-medal finish and six goals scored in group play.
- In Casablanca this Friday, the Super Falcons meet Zambia at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, with Rachael Kundananji saying `We are not afraid of Nigeria. All we need to do is stick to our coach's instructions.`
- Despite Nigeria’s nine titles and perfect semi-final record, Zambia upset them in 2022 with a bronze-medal win via a Chiamaka Nnadozie own goal.
- With six points and two clean sheets, Nigeria have adopted collective defensive work under coach Justine Madugu, aiming to neutralise Zambia’s threats.
- Amid high stakes, Rachael Nachula said the Copper Queens are ready to face Nigeria, adding `We are not afraid of Nigeria. All we need to do is stick to our coach's instructions.`
- With the semi-finals looming, Nigeria aim for a record 12th title, while Zambia under Nora Hauptle chase their first final.
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Africa: Big Guns Line Up for Shot At Glory As Women's Afcon Enters Knockout Stages
The 2024 women's Africa Cup of Nations enters the last eight knockout stages on Friday as nine-time champions Nigeria face Zambia in Casablanca and hosts Morocco entertain Mali at the Stade Olympique in Rabat.
Big guns line up for shot at glory as women's Afcon enters knockout stages
The 2024 women's Africa Cup of Nations enters the last eight knockout stages on Friday as nine-time champions Nigeria face Zambia in Casablanca and hosts Morocco entertain Mali at the Stade Olympique in Rabat.
Morocco whips Mali to reach WAFCON 2024 semi-finals – GhanaSports Online
The CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations hosts, Morocco delighted a packed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat as they claimed a confident 3-1 victory over Mali to book their place in the semi-finals of the competition. The Atlas Lionesses got off to a flying start, taking the lead in the 7th minute when Ibtissam Jraïdi finished calmly into the bottom left corner after being teed up by Sakina Ouzraoui Diki. The early goal settled Morocco, who e…
WAFCON: Morrocco, Mali Vie for Quarter-final Slot - SportsNation
Quarter-final Fixtures | Friday, July 18, 2025 22:00 – Morrocco vs Mali19:00 – Nigeria vs Zambia Hosts, Morrocco will battle Mali for a place in the WAFCON semi-final. The quarterfinal tie will be played on Friday at Stade Olympique de Rabat. Mali arrived in Rabat dazed and disoriented, like a boxer on the ropes, after suffering a resounding 0-4 defeat to South Africa in Oujda — A crushing defeat that could have left the Eagles on the floor. But…
Quarterfinal duels at Women’s Africa Cup of Nations - CAJ News Africa
from MOHAMED EL KADIRI in Casablanca, MoroccoMorocco BureauCASABLANCA, (CAJ News) – A MEETING between the tournament’s undisputed queens, Nigeria, and an emerging force, Zambia, highlights the quarterfinal action at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on Friday. They kick off the knockout stage (18h00 CAT) at the 30 000 capacity-seater Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. Both sides finished the group stage on seven points, out of…
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