Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 1 Aug 2026
Oshoala strike keeps Nigeria's World Cup dream alive
Nigeria edged Zambia 1-0 despite a red card, reviving their Wafcon and World Cup hopes.
Nigeria
team
Competition
Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Score
Nigeria 1-0 Zambia
Scorer
Asisat Oshoala
Venue
Al Medina Stadium, Rabat
What happened. Nigeria beat Zambia 1-0 in a nervy Wafcon Group C match, with Asisat Oshoala scoring the only goal in the eighth minute, despite having Oluwatosin Demehin sent off before half-time.
- Nigeria had lost their opener to Malawi, so this win was vital.
- Demehin was sent off after a VAR review for a foul on Barbra Banda.
- Zambia couldn't capitalize on their numerical advantage.
All four Wafcon semi-finalists qualify for the 2027 World Cup, so Nigeria's revival keeps them in contention.
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