Nigeria’s men’s hockey team continued their impressive run at the ongoing Africa Hockey Cup of Nations 2025 in Egypt, defeating Zambia 5–1 in their third group-stage match on Day 3 of the tournament.
The victory marked Nigeria’s second win in three matches, keeping their hopes alive for a semifinal spot in the prestigious continental championship.
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The West Africans showed remarkable dominance and tactical discipline throughout the encounter, outclassing their Zambian opponents with fluid attacking play and solid defensive coordination.
Nigeria started brightly, creating several scoring opportunities in the opening minutes before finally breaking the deadlock through a well-taken field goal.
The momentum stayed with the Green Hawks as they added two more goals before halftime, effectively controlling possession and dictating the pace of the game.
In the second half, Zambia attempted a comeback, scoring a consolation goal from a penalty corner, but Nigeria quickly regained control with two more goals to seal the emphatic 5–1 win.
The result takes Nigeria’s tally to six points from three matches, following their earlier win and one defeat in the competition.
With this performance, the team remains one of the strongest contenders to advance to the next stage, as they continue to build confidence and cohesion under their coaching crew.
The Africa Hockey Cup of Nations, organized by the African Hockey Federation (AfHF) and hosted by the Egyptian Hockey Federation, features the continent’s top teams battling for the continental crown and qualification to the FIH Hockey World Cup.
Nigeria will look to maintain their fine form when they face their next group opponent, as they aim to secure a semifinal berth and stake a claim among Africa’s elite hockey nations.
