Ten-woman Super Falcons of Nigeria showed grit to claim a 1-0 victory over Zambia in their second Group C encounter at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat, Morocco.
The defending champions got off to a fast start when star striker Asisat Oshoala netted her 15th career WAFCON goal in the eighth minute, pouncing on a rebound following Hazel Nali's initial save.
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However, Nigeria's defensive setup was put to the test in the 40th minute when center-back Oluwatosin Demehin received a straight red card for a foul on Barbra Banda.
Nigeria held off second-half pressure from the Copper Queens to secure three points. The result leaves Group C balanced heading into the final round of fixtures on Wednesday, with Malawi leading on six points, followed by Nigeria and Zambia with three points each. Nigeria faces Egypt next, while Malawi takes on Zambia.
"The Super Falcons responded to their opening defeat with a performance built on discipline, resilience, and survival." — CAF Post-Match Summary
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