The Super Falcons of Nigeria recorded a narrow 1-0 win against Zambia in their second Group C game of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat, Morocco.
Captain Asisat Oshoala scored the only goal of the contest early in the match, helping the defending champions claim a crucial victory and their first three points of the tournament.
Nigeria faced a major setback before halftime when they were reduced to 10 players. Nevertheless, the Super Falcons produced a determined defensive display to preserve their advantage despite the numerical disadvantage.
Zambia pushed hard in search of an equaliser, but Nigeria stayed organised at the back and successfully resisted the pressure until the final whistle.
Oshoala's early goal proved to be the match winner, once again highlighting her leadership and importance to the team in a decisive group-stage fixture.
The result strengthens Nigeria's chances of progressing to the knockout rounds as they continue their bid to retain the WAFCON title. The Super Falcons will now focus on their final group match, knowing another strong performance could secure their place in the next stage of the competition.
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