By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Zambia captain Barbara Banda says they have no fears for the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Prompt News reports.
The Copper Queens are in buoyant mood going into the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup Nations quarter-final fixture.
Nora Hauptle’s side are unbeaten in the competition so far, and finished second in Group A on goal difference behind hosts Atlas Lionesses of Morocco.
Banda said they only respect the Super Falcons but won’t be intimidated.
“We are not scared, but we respect them because we know the game is 90-plus, so we are going to speak on the pitch. We want to hunt it,” she told a press conference in Casablanca.
“We are not scared, but we respect them because we know the game is 90-plus, so we are going to speak on the pitch. We want to hunt it. Like the coaches say, we are so hungry for the game. You will be there to witness. The game is so open for everybody, and it’s a good game to watch.
“On my side and on behalf of the team, we had a very good recovery from the group stage. Coming into the quarterfinals, we had some days to rest and we had a good recovery which means we are good as a team. We are back with good morale and looking forward to tomorrow’s game.”
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