WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons bounce back with tight win over Zambia
Asisat Oshoala scored in the eighth minute and Nigeria held on with 10 players for a valuable three points.
- On Saturday, Nigeria's Super Falcons defeated Zambia 1-0 at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations , with six-time African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala scoring in the 8th minute to secure valuable three points for the defending champions.
- Head coach Justin Madugu reshuffled his starting lineup following the 3-2 defeat to Malawi, making five changes that transformed the team's performance and tactical balance. This overhaul proved decisive as Nigeria remained organized despite playing with 10 players for much of the contest.
- Oluwatosin Demehin received a straight red card after the Video Assistant Referee review ruled she denied a clear goalscoring opportunity. Christy Ucheibe shifted to center back to neutralize Zambia captain Barbra Banda, helping preserve a clean sheet.
- Nigeria now needs a win against Egypt in their final Group C fixture to secure a knockout stage spot, though midfielder Jennifer Echegini is suspended following a yellow card in Saturday's match.
- By overcoming a dangerous attacking side while shorthanded, the Super Falcons demonstrated the fighting spirit needed to challenge for an unprecedented 11th WAFCON crown. This resilience signals their capacity to advance if they secure victory against Egypt.
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WAFCON 2026 Nigeria vs Zambia: Six key lessons from Super Falcons' gritty win
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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons bounce back with tight win over Zambia
Super Falcons bounced back from their shock defeat to Malawi, to beat Zambia 1-0 at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, on Saturday. It was a valuable three points for Nigeria, who are the defending champions at the tournament. The winning goal came as early as the 8th minute of the match. Asisat Oshoala’s strike proved decisive for Justin Madugu’s team, who were reduced to 10 before the half-time break. The Falcons now need another win a…
WAFCON 2026: Ten-player Super Falcons pip Zambia
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have defeated Zambia 1-0 in their second Group C match at the ongoing women’s Africa Cup of Nations WAFCON 2026 in Morocco. Veteran forward Asisat Oshoala scored the all-important winner early in the first half to resuscitate Nigeria’s title defence, and prevent the ignominious record of crashing out at the group stage for the first time in the tournament’s history. The reigning WAFCON champions had suffered a shock …
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