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Oshoala fires 10-woman Super Falcons past Zambia in crucial WAFCON win

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Asisat Oshoala’s early goal earned Nigeria a vital 1-0 victory over Zambia despite the Super Falcons playing more than half the match with 10 players.

Asisat Oshoala’s early strike proved decisive as Nigeria defeated Zambia 1-0 in a crucial Group C clash at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, securing the Super Falcons’ first victory of the tournament after their surprise defeat to Malawi.

Oshoala found the net inside the opening eight minutes before the contest turned when defender Tosin Demehin was shown a straight red card for denying Barbra Banda a clear goalscoring opportunity after an earlier yellow card had been overturned by VAR.

Reduced to 10 players for more than 50 minutes, Nigeria produced a disciplined defensive display to preserve the lead and revive their campaign.

The result leaves the 10-time African champions with everything to play for ahead of their decisive final group match against Egypt.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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