Asisat Oshoala Scores to Help Super Falcons Beat Zambia, Keeps WAFCON 2026 Hopes Alive
- Nigeria's Super Falcons secured a vital win over Zambia in their second Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 group game
- Asisat Oshoala scored the only goal of the match, for Nigeria who finished with 10 players after Tosin Demehin's red card
- Nigeria must beat Egypt in their final group game to advance and keep their 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification hopes alive
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Nigeria's Super Falcons have beaten Zambia in their second group match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), relying on Asisat Oshoala's first-half goal to claim all three points despite a difficult second half.
The win came at a considerable cost. Defender Tosin Demehin was sent off in the first half, forcing Nigeria to defend for the majority of the game with 10 players.
Zambia pressed for an equaliser but could not find a way through, leaving Nigeria to hold on for a hard-fought victory over the Copper Queens.
Oshoala keeps Nigeria’s hopes alive
Asisat Oshoala, Africa's most decorated women's footballer, broke the deadlock early in the first half to give the Super Falcons a deserved lead.
It proved to be the decisive moment of the match, even as the contest grew increasingly tense following Demehin's dismissal. Questions surrounding the officiating added to the drama, though the result ultimately stood in Nigeria's favour.
The victory keeps the Super Falcons in the hunt for a place in the knockout rounds of the continental tournament, which also serves as a qualifying competition for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
The Super Falcons are level on points with Zambia following the result, while Malawi lead Group B after beating Egypt 3-1 in their corresponding fixture.
Nigeria must now face Egypt’s Cleopatras, in their final group game. A victory would secure their place in the next round and keep their Women's World Cup qualification ambitions on track. A failure to win could complicate or end their chances of progressing from the group.
Uchenna Kanu sent message to Zambia
Legit.ng previously reported that Uchenna Kanu fired a warning to Zambia ahead of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 second group game.
The Cruz Azul forward was confident that Nigeria will get the crucial victory even though they respect every opponent at the tournament.
Source: Legit.ng
