A place in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semifinals is on the line when Nigeria takes on Zambia in a much-anticipated clash on Friday at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca.
With both teams unbeaten in the group stage, the matchup promises excitement, drama, and plenty of attacking football. Nigeria’s Super Falcons, the tournament’s most successful side, have looked solid so far, topping Group B with seven points and keeping a perfect defensive record, including a 3-0 win over Tunisia.
Zambia’s Copper Queens have been equally impressive in Group A, matching Nigeria’s points tally but finishing second to hosts Morocco on goal difference. Their thrilling 3-2 comeback win against Senegal and narrow 1-0 triumph over DR Congo highlighted their fighting spirit.
Zambia will be without Xiomara Mapepa due to injury, but the return of Grace Chanda adds steel to their midfield. Nigeria, meanwhile, will miss Chioma Okafor following a training ground injury.
Online debates rage on about who will come out on top. Pundits believe the winner of this quarterfinal could go all the way.
