10-man Super Falcons edge Zambia to revive WAFCON title defence

Nigeria reignited their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia in Rabat on Saturday, overcoming the setback of playing more than half the match with 10 players to keep their hopes of retaining the continental title firmly alive.
The Super Falcons, who entered the encounter under pressure after their opening defeat to Malawi, produced a disciplined display to secure all three points despite the dismissal of defender Blessing Demehin before half-time.
Asisat Oshoala proved decisive for the defending champions, scoring the only goal of the match in the eighth minute.
The six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year capitalised...