WAFCON 2022: Nigeria, Cameroon clash in quarters in a repeat of 2016 final
Reading Time: 2min | Thu. 14.07.22. | 10:44
Zambia became the first country to book a World cup slot on Wednesday with their progression to the semis despite doing it the hard way through penalties, and were followed by Morocco
Rivals Cameroon and Nigeria clash at Stade Mohamed V tonight in one of the two remaining quarterfinals at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco slated for Thursday, this time with a World Cup ticket at stake in addition to progression to the semis.
This will be a repeat of the 2016 final in Yaounde where Nigeria edged out Cameroon, thus it will be a revenge mission for the Indomitable Lionesses.
Nigeria overcame a loss in their opening game in the group stage to win their subsequent matches and finish second in Group C while Cameroon also finished second, drawing in their opening match but also winning their subsequent ones.
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🏟️ Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca, Morocco
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The Super Falcons come into this one as the favorites to win considering their recent dominance in the fixture as well as in the competition.
In the last quarterfinal, South Africa will take on Tunisia at the Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan starting at 11 PM.
Banyana Banyana won all their group matches in their run to the quarters, finishing top of Group C while Tunisia managed only one win and were one of the two sides sailing through to the knockouts as best losers.
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🗓 Thursday,14 July 2022
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Captain Refiloe Jane, Linda Motlhalo and Andile Dlamini have been some of the standout players for Desiree Ellis’ side, bringing experience and exposure into the team setup and should worry the North Africans.
However, the Carthage Eagles who have found solace in the individual brilliance of Mariem Houji will be out to upset the 2018 finalists and book a World Cup slot.
Wednesday Quarterfinals results
Zambia (4) 1-1 (2) Senegal
Morocco 2-1 Botswana
