Nigeria’s women’s team, the Super Falcons, beat Zambia’s Copper Queens 1-0 at WAFCON 2026, with Asisat Oshoala scoring the match’s only goal. Multiple outlets report that the result keeps Nigeria’s hopes alive for both WAFCON 2026 and qualification toward the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
BBC Football, Legit.ng, and Yahoo Sports all describe Oshoala as the decisive scorer, with Nigeria producing the only strike of the game to secure the win. The match is presented as important for Nigeria’s remaining prospects in the tournament, as the victory helps revive their campaign after setbacks earlier in the competition.
While the sources agree on the scoreline, goal scorer, and the overall significance for Nigeria’s tournament and World Cup ambitions, they do not add further specifics such as the match venue, minute of the goal, or other major incidents. The focus across reports remains on Nigeria’s narrow win and its effect on their qualification and advancement scenarios.
