Nigeria vs Zambia, 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Quarterfinals
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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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NGA![]() |
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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
Venue: Stade Larbi Zaouli
Location: Casablanca, Morocco
Line-Ups
Nigeria (4-3-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
16 | Chiamaka Nnadozie (GK) |
14 | Blessing Demehin ![]() |
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 |
Zambia (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
18 | Ngambo Musole (GK) |
3 | Lushomo Mweemba |
23 | Blessing Maluba |
20 | Racheal Nachula ![]() |
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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