Zambia v Japan

Japan off to a flier with 5-0 win over debutants Zambia

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Catherine Musonda - 90'+7'

Hinata Miyazawa - 43', 62'

Mina Tanaka - 55'

Jun Endo - 71'

Riko Ueki - 90'+11' Pen

Former champions Japan romped to a 5-0 over Zambia in their Women's World Cup opener at Waikato Stadium on Saturday, outclassing the debutant Africans with a slick display of pass-and-move football.

Jul 22, 2023, 05:56 am - Reuters

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It's no coincidence that Spain are the first nation to hold both the men's and women's World Cups simultaneously. It's been a generation in the making.

Nigeria forward Rinsola Babajide and coach Justin Madugu believe the expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations to 16 teams will make this year's tournament more competitive.

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Nigeria coach Justine Madugu has retained the backbone of the squad that won a record 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title last year, naming captain Rasheedat Ajibade among an experienced 25-player squad.

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