Zambia forward Helen Chanda has expressed confidence ahead of her side’s opening group-stage fixture against Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), insisting her team is ready to challenge the continental champions.
Chanda, one of Zambia’s standout players, said the Copper Queens are determined to make a strong start to their campaign by securing a positive result against the Super Falcons. She believes Zambia has the quality and determination to compete with Africa’s top teams.
The highly anticipated encounter is expected to be one of the standout matches of the group stage, with both nations aiming to begin their WAFCON campaign on a winning note. Chanda stressed the importance of maintaining focus and delivering a disciplined performance against a side renowned for its success on the continent.
Nigeria, the tournament’s most successful team, will be looking to reinforce its status as a continental powerhouse, while Zambia hopes to continue its rise in African women’s football with an impressive showing against the defending champions.
The clash is expected to attract significant attention from fans across Africa, as two of the continent’s strongest women’s national teams battle for an early advantage in the competition.