Copper Queens

WAFCON 2024: Ruthless Super Falcons put five past Zambia to reach semi-finals

WAFCON 2024: Ruthless Super Falcons put five past Zambia to reach semi-finals

It rained goals at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca on Friday as Nigeria’s Super Falcons dumped Zambia out of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Afrosport reports. The Super Falcons were ruthless in front of goal, cruising to a dominant 5-0 win over the Copper Queens in a rematch of the third-place match from the last edition in 2022. The nine-time African champions put...

WAFCON 2024: Morocco, Zambia progress into knockout phase

WAFCON 2024: Morocco, Zambia progress into knockout phase

Hosts of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco, along with Zambia, booked their place in the quarter-finals following 1-0 wins over Senegal and DR Congo respectively on Saturday, Afrosport reports. A draw would have been enough to see them through but were not ready to take anything to chance. Yasmin Katie Mrabet scored the crucial goal for the Moroccans from the penalty spot in...

WAFCON 2024: Banda hits brace as Zambia edge Senegal in five goal-thriller in Group A

WAFCON 2024: Banda hits brace as Zambia edge Senegal in five goal-thriller in Group A

Reigning Women’s African Footballer of the Year, Barbra Banda, scored twice as Zambia sealed a 3-2 comeback win over Senegal at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The Copper Queens were pegged back early at the Stade El Bachir in Mohammedia, with Nguenar Ndiaye opening the scoring for Senegal inside the five minutes to set an early tone for the...

WAFCON 2024: Morocco, Zambia share spoils in Group A opener

WAFCON 2024: Morocco, Zambia share spoils in Group A opener

The opening game of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) served up a four-goal thriller as hosts Morocco and Zambia settled for a 2-2 draw at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The match kicked off with a minute's silence in honour of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, who died on Friday at the age of 61. Zambia broke the deadlock...

Women’s World Cup: Morocco seal historic qualifiication at Germany’s expense

WAFCON 2024: Hosts Morocco ready for Zambia, Senegal & DR Congo test in Group A

After months of waiting, the much-anticipated 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is set to commence in Morocco on Saturday. The 2022 tournament in the same country was nothing short of spectacular and the upcoming edition will certainly bring more thrill and excitement. Afrosport runs through the three teams in Group B, the 12 participating teams, their tournament record, form going into the competition. There’s also...