WAFCON 2024 Quarterfinals Set After Group Stage

The 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals feature Nigeria, Zambia, Morocco, South Africa, Ghana, Algeria, Senegal, and Mali after a competitive group stage. Nigeria, nine-time champions, will face Zambia in a rematch of their 2022 third-place match, aiming for revenge after both teams finished group play with seven points. While Nigeria has shown defensive strength, Zambia is led by attackers Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji and aims to match the 2012 triumph of their men's team. Hosts Morocco, unbeaten so far, will take on a physically strong Mali side. Coaches and players have highlighted the heightened competition and pressure in this year's tournament, with Nigeria acknowledging their struggles in front of goal. The quarterfinals are poised to offer thrilling matches as teams compete for a place in the semifinals.