Nigeria’s Super Falcons boosted their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia.
The defending champions went into the encounter under pressure following their disappointing 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening Group C fixture, knowing that only a win would keep their qualification hopes alive.
Experienced forward Asisat Oshoala proved to be the difference, scoring the decisive goal in the seventh minute to hand Nigeria an early advantage.
The Super Falcons were forced to dig deep for the remainder of the contest, especially after defender Tosin Demehin was shown a red card.
Despite being reduced to 10 players, Nigeria produced a disciplined defensive display to preserve their slender lead and secure all three points.
The victory puts the Super Falcons back in contention for a place in the knockout stage as they prepare for their final group match.
