Super Falcons Beat Zambia 1-0 in WAFCON Match
The Super Falcons of Nigeria achieved a crucial 1-0 victory against Zambia in Rabat on Saturday, reviving their title defense in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Veteran forward Asisat Oshoala scored the decisive goal in the eighth minute, giving Nigeria an early lead.
However, the match became more challenging when defender Oluwatosin Demehin was shown a straight red card for a foul on Zambia captain Barbra Banda, leaving the Super Falcons with ten players for most of the game. Despite this setback, the team, under the management of Justine Madugu, demonstrated a disciplined defensive performance, with goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie playing a crucial role in maintaining the lead against Zambia's persistent attacks.
This victory was a significant rebound following their unexpected 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening match. Nigeria's next challenge will be against Egypt on Wednesday, where a positive result could secure their place in the knockout stage as they aim for an 11th WAFCON title.
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