The Copper Queens of Zambia and the Lionesses of Senegal will go head to head on Wednesday for a place in the Semifinals of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Both Zambia and Senegal had never gone past the group stages at the WAFCON, but at this year’s edition their hard work from many years of building and rebuilding has finally paid off.

With places at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand guaranteed for the semifinalists, a lot is at stake for both teams.

Captain Grace Chanda has been in fine form scoring a brace so far at the tournament, but against Senegal the Copper Queens face one of the best defences in the tournament. The Teranga Lionesses have only conceded once so far – a penalty scored by Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak.

Zambia too have let in just one goal and will be looking to continue with their impressive setup at the back when they face the West Africans.

This is expected to be a very fast-paced team, as both teams like to counter attack and also fall back when they lose the ball.

Zambia key players
Grace Chanda
Irene Lungu

Senegal key players
Ndeye Awa Diakhaté
Nguenar Ndiaye

Match Details

Wednesday, 13 July 2022

19h00 CAT | 20:00 EAT – Zambia Vs Senegal | Mohammed V Stadium