2024 WAFCON: Nigeria vs Zambia Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

Forward Chioma Okafor is injured and will not take part in this game, but Deborah Abiodun returns from suspension in what is some good news for coach Justin Madugu.

Nigeria possible XI: Nnadozie, Usani, Ucheibe, Isah, Oladipo, Echegini, Ajibade, Demehin, Ihezuo, Ordega, Onumonu

The Copper Queens will be without attacker Xiomara Mapepa, who is injured, but coach Nora Hauptle welcomes back midfielder Grace Chanda from suspension.

Marauding forward Barbra Banda is expected to be a player of concern for Nigeria.

Zambia possible XI: Mosole, Belemu, Nachula, Wilombe, Maluba, Lungu, Chipasula, Mweemba, Chanda, Banda, Mukoma

To reach the quarter-finals, Nigeria beat Tunisia 3-0, edged Botswana 1-0 before they drew 0-0 with Algeria to top their group.

Their opponents were also impressive in Group A after starting their campaign by drawing 2-2 with hosts Morocco and rose to dismiss Senegal 3-2 then then beat neighbours DR Congo 1-0.

With a record nine titles, the Super Falcons have also dominated Zambia at WAFCON by winning 6-0 at the 2014 finals before registering a 4-0 victory in 2018. 

But Shepolopolo turned the tables in 2022 when they beat the West Africans 1-0 in a historic win as they went on to claim bronze at that tournament edition.

That could make Nigeria wary of Zambia, who were at the 2020 Olympic Games and then the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup as they rise.

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