Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has declared that the nine-time African champions are mentally and tactically prepared for their quarter-final showdown against Zambia at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Nigeria will battle Zambia at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Friday at 5pm (Nigeria time) in what is expected to be a high-stakes encounter with implications for the power dynamics of women’s football on the continent.
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Coach Madugu revealed that his technical team has been diligently studying Zambia’s style of play, identifying their strengths and weaknesses in preparation for the must-win tie.
“We are working on our strategies offensively and defensively, having watched Zambia play and taken note of their strengths and weaknesses, individually and collectively,” Madugu said.
“We know their key players and the threats they pose if given the chance. Our players have been told that they must be fully ready. There will be no room for errors. We must stay alert, be confident, and be motivated to win.”
The winner of the Nigeria-Zambia clash will face the victor of the quarter-final between defending champions South Africa and Senegal.
