Nigeria Vs Zambia: 7 Key Areas The Super Falcons Must Address

Playing a high defensive line against pacy Malawi strikers proved costly in the dying embers of that game. Zambia has similar profile strikers, hence, Madugu and his wards should beware.

The Super Falcons' defensive line was haphazard at times in that ill-fated match, making it easy for the terrible sisters from Malawi to take advantage terribly. The Super Falcons must maintain their shape today, not just in defence, but across the pitch as their positional discipline will be too hot for Zambia to handle.

And, what's with this sea of wayward and misplaced passes? I want to believe that the interlude between both matches would have afforded our girls that opportunity to fine-tune their passing routines to perfection.

Lack of concentration also cost us like a hole in the head! Focus, concentration, devotion will serve the Falcons well against Zambia.

Still on the topic of concentration, the Super Falcons did have good ideas and rudiments of credible creative concepts. But, uncharacteristically, execution let them down on that day. Again, to execute effectively is to win convincingly.

Width, width, width! The combination of Ijamilusi, Okoronkwo and Ihezuo upfront rubbed the team of width - an essential component that ruffles opposition centre defenders from copious crosses. With Plumptre missing, Madugu needs to select wingers who can cross and full backs who can launch Hail Mary long balls from their bread-baskets.

Some of our set piece routines - like throw ins - were poorly delivered against Malawi. With thought, care and attention, these routines - often a boon to the Super Falcons - can be a bane to Zambia.

Once the team accounts for everything that needs to be addressed and address, effectively, all that have been accounted for, victory is assured.