Summary
Nigeria's Super Falcons defeated Zambia 1-0 to recover from their previous loss to Malawi.
Asisat Oshoala scored the game's only goal in the eighth minute despite Nigeria finishing with 10 players.
The defending champions must beat Egypt in their final group match to secure a place in the knockout stage.
Nigeria's Super Falcons returned to winning ways at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia on Saturday, boosting their hopes of reaching the tournament's knockout stage. Read original
The defending champions responded positively after their surprising defeat to Malawi, with captain Asisat Oshoala scoring the decisive goal just eight minutes into the encounter.
Oshoala's early strike proved enough to separate the two sides, although the Super Falcons were forced to battle for most of the match after being reduced to 10 players before half-time.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Justin Madugu's side held firm to secure all three points and keep their title defence on track.
The victory leaves Nigeria needing another positive result in their final Group C fixture against Egypt to guarantee qualification for the knockout rounds.
Egypt head into the decisive clash without a win in the competition after suffering a 2-0 defeat to group leaders Malawi.
The Super Falcons will now shift their focus to the crucial encounter, knowing that victory will confirm their place in the next stage of the continental tournament.
