Nigeria Women vs Zambia Women Prediction

The Super Falcons are yet to concede in this competition, but have scored just four goals, while the Copper Queens have scored six goals so far, but have also conceded four goals. This will be a close encounter, as Zambia will battle hard, but Nigeria should edge it in the end.

Match info: WAFCON Quarter-final

Venue: Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca

Date: Friday, 18^th July 2025

Time: 5 pm Nigerian time

Two of Africa’s most exciting and ambitious women’s football nations, Nigeria and Zambia are set for a decisive clash in the quarterfinals of the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Friday in Casablanca.  A fierce contest awaits at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, where a semifinal ticket, legacy, and continental bragging rights will be on the line.

It’s a rivalry that has grown in intensity over recent years, and with both sides bringing unbeaten group stage form, this quarterfinal promises to be one of the highlights of the tournament.

Head-to-head:

• Nigeria have won 2 of the 3 WAFCON meetings between the two teams.
• Zambia recorded just 1 victory.
• No Zambian player has ever scored against Nigeria in this tournament, yet they will take heart from that victory.
• Zambia defeated Nigeria in the third place match at the last competition.
• Seven of Zambia's last nine games have witnessed goals at both ends.
• Five of Nigeria's last six games have seen at least one side keep a clean sheet.
• Five of Zambia's last eight games have witnessed more goals scored in the second half than the first.

Form:

• Nigeria in the WAFCON: W-W-D
• Nigeria in all competitions: D-W-W-W-D
• Zambia in the WAFCON: D-W-W
• Zambia in all competitions: W-W-D-D-L

Team News:

• Nigeria will miss Malawian-Nigerian forward Chioma Okafor, who is ruled out due to a hand injury sustained in training. According to Madugu, the doctors gave medical advice based on the operation that was done on her hand, that she can’t use it to play any game for 12 days. It would not be wise to go against that. However, the Super Falcons will welcome Deborah Abiodun back to the fold after serving her one-match suspension — an addition that bolsters midfield steel and ball progression.
• For Zambia, Xiomara Mapepa will miss the encounter due to a fitness setback. Still, the Southern Africans will welcome back midfield dynamo Grace Chanda following suspension — a timely boost to their creativity and drive in midfield. Hauptle confirmed that there will be with 20 players available. We released one home due to a medical condition. Grace Chanda is back from her suspension. We are willing to play the match and go beyond penalties.