Africans lock horns in Chinese Women's FA Cup quarter-finals

After recent impressive second-round outings, a host of Africans will clash in the competition's quarter-final next week

Tabitha Chawinga and holders Jiangsu Suning will face Onome Ebi's Henan Huishang in the Chinese Women's FA Cup quarter-finals on April 6.

In the last round, Malawi's Chawinga inspired Jiangsu to a 5-0 win over Hebei, while Nigeria's Onome helped Henan to a 2-1 triumph over Schuan.

In the other last-eight fixtures, Guangdong, who defeated league champions Dalian Quanjian 1-0 will square up against Jiefangjun.

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Also, Beijing Phoenix, who have South Africa duo of Thembi Kgatlana and Linda Motlhalo on their books will take on Wuhan.

Kgatlana and Motlhalo were on the scoresheet in Phoenix's 3-0 win over Shaanxi but the two will be unavailable for the quarter-final tie due to international engagements with Banyana Banyana.

Elsewhere, Shanghai, who edged past Shandong courtesy of Francisca Ordega's solitary effort will take on Changchun.

Winners of the four quarter-final matches between April 6-7 will look to reach the final of the competition billed for June 22.

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