AFCON 2015 Qualifiers – Niger Held to a Draw by Zambia in Niamey
Niger and Zambia played out a goalless draw (0-0) on Saturday in Niamey during Matchday 3 of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Despite strong efforts from Moussa Maazou and his teammates, the Mena were unable to capitalize on their home advantage.
📝 Match Overview:
First Half: Niger showed more attacking intent but failed to convert several chances.
Second Half: Zambia improved, balancing possession and controlling phases of the game, but neither side could break the deadlock.
⚖️ Group F Standings (After Matchday 3):
🇨🇻 Cape Verde – 6 pts
🇲🇿 Mozambique – 5 pts
🇿🇲 Zambia – 2 pts
🇳🇪 Niger – 2 pts
Mozambique boosted their chances earlier with a 2-0 win over Cape Verde in Maputo.
🔢 Starting Lineups:
🇳🇪 Niger:
Daouda – Sacko, Chicoto, Dan Kowa, Fatoghoma – Lancina, Balé, Cissé – Ali Mohamed, Kamilou, Maazou
🇿🇲 Zambia:
Kennedy Mweene – Kabaso Chongo, Emmanuel Mbola, Christopher Munthali, Nyambe Mulenga – Nathan Sinkala (C), Chisamba Lungu – Given Singuluma, Charles Zulu, James Chamanga, Rainford Kalaba
🔜 What’s Next?
Both Zambia and Niger remain winless and are in urgent need of victories on Matchday 4, where they face off again—this time on Zambian soil.
The battle for qualification from Group F is still wide open!
