Nigeria’s lack of goals worries Ayinde ahead of Zambia WAFCON test

Nigeria women’s national team midfielder Halimotu Ayinde has raised concerns with the team’s lack of goals heading into their CAF TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarterfinals clash against Zambia in Morocco on Friday.

The record nine-time champions cruised into the knockout stages after topping Group B with seven points, two more than second-placed Algeria. However, out of the opening three matches, they scored four goals, with their clash against Algeria ending in a 0-0 draw.

Zambia, who finished second in their Group A to qualify alongside Morocco, scored six goals. They drew 2-2 against hosts Morocco, beat Senegal 3-2 before edging out DR Congo 1-0.

”We just have to keep doing what we are doing, stay focused, try to build ourselves for the game. We respect them, they are a good team but we don’t have to think about them so much, we have to focus on our build up,” said Ayinde as quoted by Complete Sports.

“We haven’t really scored many goals but the preparations are ongoing for us to create chances and convert them. We are ready for them, we are ready to play and by the grace of God win.

“My message to Nigerians is to keep supporting us, we’ve not really made you people happy but your support and prayers are very important for us. We are also doing our best as players to make Nigerians happy.”

The game against Zambia will be played at Stade Larbi Zaouli.