CAN Women's 2026: official line-ups for Nigeria vs Zambia

01.08.26 FT Africa Women Cup of Nations

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Kick-off is set for 20:00 GMT at Rabat’s Al Medina Stadium. After a dramatic opening day in Group C of the Women's AFCON, Nigeria faces Zambia. The Zambians demolished Egypt 6-0, while the Nigerians suffered a 2-3 defeat to Malawi. The ten-time African champions are already up against the wall.

Nigeria needs a response – a cold shower right from the start. Beaten by Malawi 2-3, the Super Falcons have no room for error. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade leads a dynamic attacking line with Asisat Oshoala spearheading the offense. At the back, Chiamaka Nnadozie stands guard in goal. Osinachi Ohale and Oluwatosin Demehin anchor the defense. In midfield, Deborah Abiodun and Christy Ucheibe will need to win the battles.

Nigeria starting XI: Nnadozie, Ohale, Oshoala, Ucheibe, Echegini, Kanu, Abiodun, Demehin, Ajibade, Imuran, Alozie

Zambia looking for back-to-back wins

The Copper Queens arrive full of confidence. That 6-0 rout of Egypt sent shockwaves. Tonight, captain Barbra Banda wears the armband and leads the charge. She’ll be joined by Racheal Kundananji and Grace Chanda up front. In defense, Lushomo Mweemba and Esther Chileshe will have their work cut out. A win tonight would put Zambia on the brink of the Women's AFCON quarter-finals.

Zambia starting XI: Nali, Mweemba, Chileshe, Belemu, Chanda, Banda, Lungu, Kundananji, Nachula, Maluba, Chilufya

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