WAFCON 2022 : Zambia beats Senegal on penalties to reach semi-finals, books World Cup ticket
africatopsports.comJul 13, 2022 9:00 PM
WAFCON 2022 Zambia Senegal
WAFCON 2022 first qualified for the semi-finals are the Copper Queens of Zambia who booked their place for the next round by beating Senegal on penalties (4-2) after a 1-1 stalemate at the end of extra time.

The Copper Queens are through to the next round. Bruce Mwape’s girls came from behind to snatch the draw against Teranga Lions and beat them on penalty shootouts.

The Lionesses were the first to write their name on the scoresheet as Nguenar Ndiaye put them ahead in after 61 minutes of play.

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The Copper Queens of Zambia qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time in their history.
The Copper Queens of Zambia qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history.
The scoreline remained unchanged (1-1) until the end of extra time with Zambia kicking off the penalty shootouts.

They star Grace Chanda scored while Korka Fall missed Senegal’s first shoot.

Ndeye Awa Diakhité also missed her’s (fourth penalty) so as Lushomo Mweemba for Zambia. But Hazel Nali scored the winner for the Copper Queens who won 4-2 on penalties.

Zambia not only booked their place for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, but also for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the United States. It’s the first time

Nigeria Super Falcon is next to qualify. Up Nigeria!!!!