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Oshoala Fires Ten Player Falcons To Victory Over Zambia
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have won their first match at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Zambia 1-0 on Saturday, despite finishing the match with 10 players….
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have won their first match at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Zambia 1-0 on Saturday, despite finishing the match with 10 players.
Asisat Oshoala scored the decisive goal in the eighth minute, giving the Tenth-time African champions an early lead that they successfully defended for the remainder of the contest.
Nigeria’s task became more difficult after Blessing Demehin was sent off in the first half, forcing the Super Falcons to play most of the match with 10 women.
However, they held firm against Zambia’s sustained pressure to preserve their advantage.
The victory ensures Nigeria is still in with a chance if qualifying for the World Cup after losing the first match to the Scorchers of Malawi.
it also keeps hopes alive of a record extending WAFCON with for the Super Falcons.
Oshoala’s early strike proved enough to separate the sides, as Nigeria combined disciplined defending with determined goalkeeping to secure the points.
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