Nigeria’s Super Falcons boosted their hopes of progressing at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia on Saturday night.
The decisive moment came in the eighth minute when experienced forward Asisat Oshoala found the back of the net, giving the nine-time African champions an early lead that ultimately proved enough to secure all three points.
The Super Falcons faced a major setback just before halftime after defender Oluwatosin Demehin was shown a straight red card in the 45th minute, reducing Nigeria to 10 players for the remainder of the encounter.
Despite being a player down, the Nigerian side displayed resilience and defensive discipline to frustrate Zambia’s attacking efforts, preserving their slender advantage until the final whistle.
The victory strengthens Nigeria’s chances of advancing to the knockout stage of the tournament as they prepare for their next group fixture against Egypt. The North Africans are yet to register a point after suffering defeats in their opening two matches, making the upcoming clash crucial for both teams.
With the win over Zambia, the Super Falcons have taken another important step in their quest for continental glory and will be aiming to maintain their momentum when they face Egypt in their final group game.
