WAFCON 2022 : Four observations from Nigeria's 1-0 loss to Zambia's Copper Queens

The Super Falcons failed to win the bronze medal of the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a narrow 1-0 defeat to the Copper Queens of Zambia on Friday night.

Evarine Katongo's first half strike was enough for Zambia to clinch the third place medal over Nigeria.

Allnigeriasoccer.com presents four takeaways from the game staged at Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca.

Wasteful Falcons

The Falcons had the chance to score at least two goals in the first half of the game but their profligacy in front of goal cost them dearly.

Ball Retention

The Nigerian girls had most of their passes go astray as they were not weighted.

The coaching crew just also work on their control of the ball as they tend to concede the ball easily through this.

Missing Motivation
 

The Super Falcons were without some key payers in the game due to injuries and suspensions.

Even the dependable Christy Ucheibe went off injured in the first half through injury and her tearful exit said it all.

Disappointed Fans

It is evident that without the hosts Morocco playing, it is pretty difficult to have a full capacity in the stadiums.

A handful of Nigerians were present in the game but the motivation to continue cheering on was ruined with the first half goal by Zambia albeit by a stroke of luck.

    
Izuchukwu Michael

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