Nigeria's Super Falcons bounced back from their opening defeat with a commanding 2-0 victory over Zambia in their second Group C match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on August 2, 2026.
Goals from Rasheedat Ajibade and Asisat Oshoala secured the win, giving Nigeria their first three points of the tournament. The result keeps their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages alive.
Zambia, who had also lost their first match, now face an uphill battle to qualify from the group. The match was played at a packed stadium in Rabat, with Nigerian fans providing strong support.
Nigeria will next face Senegal in their final group game, needing a positive result to guarantee progression. Zambia will take on Tunisia, knowing that only a win will keep their quarter-final hopes alive.
