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WAFCON: Super Falcons Motivated By ‘Disrespect,’ Trash Zambia 5-0 in Quarter-Finals
Arise News
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July 19, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Falcons stormed into their record-extending 13th semifinal at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after handing a ruthless 5–0 defeat to Zambia’s Copper Queens, led by star striker Barbra Banda. The Falcons made their...
Ajibade says perceived disrespect ignited Nigeria in Zambia obliteration
Tribal Football
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Nigeria captain Rasheedat Ajibade has taken a swipe at Zambia following Friday’s dominant 5-0 victory in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Copper Queens were outspoken in the buildup, with reigning African Player...
Madugu 'flattered' by Zambia scoreline but says Nigeria remain grounded
Tribal Football
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Coach Justine Madugu says Nigeria’s players are staying focused and not getting carried away, even after their big 5-0 win over Zambia on Friday. The Super Falcons cruised past the Copper Queens in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of...
2024 WAFCON: Nigeria’s Super Falcons crush Zambia, zoom to semi-final
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 18, 2025
Nigeria produced a masterclass to drub Zambia 5-0 in a stunning Women Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final tie in Casablanca on Friday evening – a stunning performance that sent the nine-time champions to the semi finals and left the once-dreaded...
Wafcon Nigeria 5 Zambia 0: Five observations from Super Falcons' statement win v Copper Queens
All Nigeria Soccer
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July 18, 2025
Nigeria cruised to a comfortable 5-0 victory over Zambia to advance to the semifinals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Osinachi Ohale, Esther Okonkwo, and Chinwendu Ihezuo found the net in the first half to give the Super Falcons a commanding...
ZAM challenges female artistes to drop albums
News Diggers
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July 19, 2025
ZAMBIA Association of Musicians (ZAM) president Brian Bwembya, famously known as B Flow, is encouraging more female artistes to release new albums. He has specifically praised Cleo Ice Queen for being the only female artiste to release an album...
WAFCON: NIS DG commends Super Falcons after Zambia thrashing
Punch
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July 19, 2025
The Director-General of the National Institute for Sports, Philip Shaibu, has congratulated the Super Falcons on their victory over the Zambian team. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the win secured the Super Falcons a place in the...
WAFCON: NIS DG congratulates Super Falcons on victory over Zambia
News Diary Online
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July 19, 2025
The Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has congratulated the Super Falcons on their victory over the Zambian team. By Deborah Coker The Director-General of the National Institute for Sports...
Remittances anchor economy
Zimbabwe Independent
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Western Union THE World Bank recently released global diaspora remittance statistics, which show that expatriates from low and middle-income countries sent over US$647 billion to their home countries in 2022. This increase is remarkable, given the...
Nigeria's Super Falcons thrash Zambia 5–0 to reach 2024 WAFCON semi-finals
Graphic
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July 18, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Falcons produced a scintillating performance to crush Nora Hauptle’s Zambia 5–0 and book their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Casablanca on Friday. Unbeaten and yet...
Nigeria 5 Zambia 0: Ohale, Okoronkwo, Ihezuo, Demehin, Ijamilusi find the net in statement win
All Nigeria Soccer
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July 18, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Falcons delivered a stunning 5-0 victory over Zambia’s Copper Queens in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarterfinal at Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca. The nine-time champions showcased their attacking brilliance and...
2 female boxers accused of forging medical reports, barred in Zambia
The Times Group Malawi
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July 19, 2025
DISPUTING RESULTS—Banda and M’beka (right)Malawi’s boxing reputation has suffered a huge dent following a failed medical test, that risked boxers’ lives and undermined the credibility of the local professional boxing board, Malawi News Sport can...
“THE ICON IS BIGGER THAN ME” – DAVID KAZADI STEPS DOWN FROM BEING A JUDGE ON THE MUSIC TALENT SHOW
Zambian Observer
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July 19, 2025
“THE ICON IS BIGGER THAN ME” – DAVID KAZADI STEPS DOWN FROM BEING A JUDGE ON THE MUSIC TALENT SHOW Filmmaker David Kazadi announced that he has stepped down from being a judge on the music talent show the Icon Zambia, a move he called in his...
Banda, Chanda and more: Four Zambian players Super Falcons must silence in Wafcon clash
All Nigeria Soccer
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July 18, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will lock horns with Zambia’s Copper Queens in a highly anticipated quarter-final clash at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. The Super Falcons, nine-time champions, topped...
PRESIDENT HICHILEMA IS LEADING A UNITED ZAMBIA – CHIEF CHIUNDAPONDE
Zambian Observer
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July 19, 2025
PRESIDENT HICHILEMA IS LEADING A UNITED ZAMBIA – CHIEF CHIUNDAPONDE July 19,2025 Chief Chiundaponde of the Bisa-speaking people in Lavushimanda District has praised President Hakainde Hichilema for his inclusive and selfless leadership. He...
Super Falcons fueled by 'disrespect' in emphatic WAFCON win vs. Zambia
ESPN Africa
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July 19, 2025
Nigeria clobbered Barbra Banda's Zambia 5-0, as the Super Falcons cantered to a record-extending 13th semifinals appearance at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Defender Osinachi Ohale -- who scored in a 6-0 win over the Copper Queens in...
The rapid rise of Zambia, a team led by but not reliant on Barbra Banda
The New York Times
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July 18, 2025
The Olympic Stadium Rabat was rocking with boisterous support. Hosts Morocco had high hopes for the opening game of this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). But then Barbra Banda dazzled and stole the show in her tournament debut. It...
None of Zambia’s players was on top against Nigeria neither was the coach- Nora Hauptle
Citi Sports Online
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July 19, 2025
Head coach of Zambia’s National Women’s Football Team, Nora Hauptle, has delivered a damning assessment of her team’s performance in a heavy loss to Nigeria. Zambia lost 5-0 to Nigeria in the quarterfinals of the 2024 CAF Women’s AFCON in Morocco...
Saturday’s TV/Radio listings (July 19)
The Dallas Morning News - Texas
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July 19, 2025
See Saturday’s TV/radio listings below: EVENT TIME TV MLB Cincinnati at NY Mets 3:00 MLB Boston at Chicago Cubs 6:00 Ch. 4 Detroit at Rangers 6:00 RSN, Victory+ Milwaukee at LA Dodgers 8:30 MLB NBA Summer League Semifinal 3:00 ESPN Semifinal 5:00...
Wearing WHAT Where?! Chimps start the weirdest fashion trend
New Atlas
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July 19, 2025
Humans love quirks. For example, eyebrow slashes, pup scarves, or TikTok moves with no practical use. Most of us don't invent these things. We see them, we copy them. Voilà: instant trend. And we’re not alone. Animals copy each other, too, but...