The 10-player Super Falcons of Nigeria claimed a gritty 1-0 victory over Zambia on August 1, 2026, at Al Madina Stadium in Morocco. Asisat Oshoala scored the only goal as 10-player Super Falcons defeated Zambia in a crucial 2026 Woman’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group C clash to revive their title defence.
Nigeria has defeated Zambia 5-0 in the quarter- final of the last WAFCON, and the team looked set for another defeat of their opponent. The match shifted dramatically in the 40th minute when Oluwatosin Blessing Demehin was shown a straight red card following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review for a foul on Zambia’s Barbra Banda. The numerical disadvantage put Falcons under immense pressure.
Regardless, they demonstrated tactical discipline, skill and determination. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie made several crucial saves, while the Nigerian defence stood firm under sustained pressure from the Copper Queens to secure all three points. The victory marks Nigeria’s first win of the tournament after their opening defeat to Malawi and keeps their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are the most successful team in the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), having won the tournament more times than any other country. This can also be seen as a battle settled by a single goal.
