Nigeria vs Zambia, 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Quarterfinals

· Women's Africa Cup of Nations
  • 2': Osinachi Ohale
  • 33': Esther Okoronkwo
  • 45': Chinwendu Ihezuo
  • 68': Blessing Demehin
  • 90'+1': Folashade Ijamilusi
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About

Nigeria are hosting Zambia at Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca, Morocco, starting on . The match is a part of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Match Commentary

  • 2': Osinachi Ohale (Nigeria) Goal at 2'
  • 28': Blessing Demehin (Nigeria) Yellow Card at 28'
  • 31': Evarine Katongo (Zambia) Substitution at 31'
  • 33': Esther Okoronkwo (Nigeria) Goal at 33'
  • 40': Racheal Nachula (Zambia) Yellow Card at 40'
  • 45': Chinwendu Ihezuo (Nigeria) Goal at 45'
  • 45': Fridah Mukoma (Zambia) Substitution at 45'
  • 63': Mercy Chipasula (Zambia) Substitution at 63'
  • 63': Martha Tembo (Zambia) Substitution at 63'
  • 65': Sikiratu Isah (Nigeria) Substitution at 65'
  • 68': Blessing Demehin (Nigeria) Goal at 68'
  • 69': Memory Nthala (Zambia) Substitution at 69'
  • 73': Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria) Substitution at 73'
  • 74': Deborah Abiodun (Nigeria) Substitution at 74'
  • 74': Christy Ucheibe (Nigeria) Substitution at 74'
  • 90'+1': Folashade Ijamilusi (Nigeria) Goal at 91'

Statistics

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9 Fouls 8
1 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 0
2 Corner Kicks 2
2 Saves 0
56.5 Possession 43.5
6 SHOTS 11
0 ON GOAL 7
0.0 On Target % 0.6
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
0 Accurate Passes 0
0 Passes 0
0.0 Pass Completion % 0.0
0 Accurate Crosses 0
0 Crosses 0
0.0 Cross % 0.0
0 Long Balls 0
0 Accurate Long Balls 0
0.0 Long Balls % 0.0
3 Blocked Shots 1
0 Effective Tackles 0
0 Tackles 0
0.0 Tackle % 0.0
0 Interceptions 0
0 Effective Clearances 0
0 Clearances 0

Game Information

Competition: Women's Africa Cup of Nations

Venue: Stade Larbi Zaouli
Location: Casablanca, Morocco

Line-Ups

NGA Nigeria (4-3-3)

No. Name
16 Chiamaka Nnadozie (GK)
14 Blessing Demehin Yellow Card
3 Osinachi Ohale
5 Ashleigh Plumptre
22 Michelle Alozie
18 Halimatu Ayinde
12 Jennifer Echegini
15 Rasheedat Ajibade
6 Esther Okoronkwo
19 Chinwendu Ihezuo
20 Folashade Ijamilusi

ZAM Zambia (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
18 Ngambo Musole (GK)
3 Lushomo Mweemba
23 Blessing Maluba
20 Racheal Nachula Yellow Card
8 Margaret Belemu
10 Grace Chanda
6 Mary Wilombe
14 Ireen Lungu
11 Barbra Banda
17 Racheal Kundananji
25 Prisca Chilufya

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