Copper Queens Dare Super Falcons Ahead of WAFCON Quarterfinals: "We’re Focused on the Bigger Goal"

Three things Zambia must avoid against Nigeria at WAFCON

I am fighting the temptation to describe Zambia’s performances at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) as sluggish. For a team with the talent and attacking pedigree of the Copper Queens, my expectations are always high. After a 2–2 draw with Morocco in their opening match, a game they could have won with better concentration, they had to dig deep to come from behind and beat Senegal. Their third group game, a 1–0 win over the Demo…

EXCLUSIVE: Ashley Plumptre Confident Super Falcons Will "Scale Past Zambia" in WAFCON Quarterfinal - Newsy People

Super Falcons defender, Ashley Plumptre is confident Nigeria will rise to the challenge as they prepare to face Zambia in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In an exclusive interview with Brila.net, the Leicester City-born defender acknowledged the team’s modest goal return so far in the tournament, but expressed faith in the squad’s defense, creative build-up, and team depth. “We are creating chances and not c…

Nigeria vs Zambia: Preview, h2h, predicted XI, match details as Super Falcons battle Copper Queens - Soccernet NG

Nine-time champions Nigeria's Super Falcons take on Zambia in what promises to be a thrilling Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarterfinal clash at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Friday evening. For the Super Falcons, it’s about cementing continental dominance. For the Copper Queens, it’s about proving their bronze-medal run in 2022 was no fluke. After an efficient if unspectacular group campaign, Nigeria will look to shift int…

LISTEN! Massive WAFCON clashes for South Africa and Zambia

WAFCON Showdown! | RSS.com   In this latest episode of The COSAFA Show, we look ahead to the quarterfinals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this week, and glance back at the Region 5 Games that were played in Windhoek. Two of our COSAFA sides have advanced to the knockout rounds of the WAFCON competition, including defending champions South Africa, who face Senegal on Saturday. But before that, Zambia are in acti…

Plumptre: “We’re Creating Chances, Not Conceding—We’re Ready For Zambia”

Ashleigh Plumptre, the cover star of Nigeria’s defensive unit, radiated confidence this week as the Super Falcons prepare to face Zambia in the WAFCON quarter-finals. Despite Nigeria’s modest goal tally in the group stage, Plumptre stressed that the side’s underlying performance offers optimism. Read Also: AFCON 2024: Two Super Falcons Make Best XI Of Group Stage As CAF Recognizes Top Performers “We’re creating chances and not conceding goals,” …

EXCLUSIVE: Ashley Plumptre Confident Super Falcons Will "Scale Past Zambia" in WAFCON Quarterfinal

Ashley Plumptre is confident Nigeria will rise to the challenge as they prepare to face Zambia in the quarterfinals of the 2024 WAFCON