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

· Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria
  • 2': Osinachi Ohale
  • 33': Esther Okoronkwo
  • 45': Chinwendu Ihezuo
  • 68': Blessing Demehin
  • 90'+1': Folashade Ijamilusi
FT
5 - 0
Zambia

    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
    Nigeria Substitutes:
    Tochukwu Oluehi, Ifeoma Onumonu, Toni Payne, Rinsola Babajide, Shukurat Oladipo, Sikiratu Isah, Asisat Oshoala, Francisca Ordega, Deborah Abiodun, Christy Ucheibe.

    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
    Zambia Substitutes:
    Evarine Katongo, Pauline Zulu, Memory Nthala, Mwila Mufunte, Martha Tembo, Fridah Mukoma, Catherine Musonda, Mercy Chipasula, Kabange Mupopo.

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