Women's AFCON 2024: Zambia and Morocco close in on qualification
Matchday two of the Women's AFCON 2024 group stage got under way on Wednesday, with Group A in the spotlight...
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Zambia edge Senegal in a late thriller
5 goals and plenty of entertainment: Zambia v Senegal delivered on its promise at the Stade El Bachir in Mohammedia on Wednesday. After 90 minutes, the Copper Queens won 3-2. Yet it was the Lionesses who took the lead as early as the 5th minute through Nguenar Ndiaye, who pulled a goal back from the penalty spot in the 80th. A brace from star striker Barbra Banda (12th, 73rd) and a goal from Racheal Kundananji (51st) gave the Zambians their first victory at the Women's AFCON, following the 2-2 draw against Morocco in the opening game.
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Morocco beat DR Congo
Hosts of the Women's AFCON 2024, Morocco bounced back from their opening 2-2 draw with Zambia. At the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Wednesday, the Atlas Lionesses did the job against DR Congo with a 4-2 win. Ghizlane Chebbak stood out with a hat-trick in the 25th, 43rd and 75th minutes.
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After two matchdays in Group A, Morocco and Zambia have 4 points and sit first and second respectively. Both sides are closing in on a place in the next round. Senegal are third with 3 points. DR Congo are bottom with zero points, having lost both of their games.