Super Falcons Triumph Over Zambia 1-0 in AFCON Match
The Super Falcons secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Zambia in their second match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco, following a disappointing 2-3 loss to Malawi in their opening game. The win was vital for Nigeria's hopes of advancing to the quarter-finals.
Veteran striker Asisat Oshoala scored the decisive goal in the 8th minute after a successful press against Zambia’s goalkeeper, Hazel Nali. The match took a challenging turn for Nigeria when center-back Oluwatosin Demehin was shown a straight red card after a VAR review upgraded her initial yellow card for a challenge.
Despite being reduced to ten players, head coach Justin Madugu made tactical adjustments, substituting Oshoala for Chinwendu Ihezuo to bolster defense. The Super Falcons' defense held firm against Zambia's late attempts to equalize.
With Malawi leading Group C on 6 points, Nigeria's upcoming match against Egypt is critical for their qualification.
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