Nigeria's Super Falcons clinch first CAN Féminine win against Zambie

Under the floodlights of the CAN Féminine 2026 tournament, Nigeria's Super Falcons secured their first victory of the competition, edging Zambie after Asisat Oshoala struck in the eighth minute, despite playing the last 50 minutes with ten after defender Oluwatosin Demehin’s red card.

Les Super Falcons du Nigéria, captured in a CAF photograph before kickoff, immediately asserted dominance as Asisat Oshoala found the net in the eighth minute, giving the Nigérianes an early lead. The swift strike set the tone for the evening’s CAN Féminine clash.

The Zambiennes responded, increasing their possession, yet they failed to register a single shot on target throughout the first half. Their balanced control could not translate into a goal against the disciplined Nigerian defence.

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Le tournant du match arrived in the 40th minute when defender Oluwatosin Demehin received a direct red card, reducing the Nigérianes to ten players. Despite the numerical advantage, the Copper Queens could not capitalize.

In the second period, the Copper Queens of Zambie pressed forward, yet the Zambiennes never managed to exploit the extra space, and the score remained unchanged. Nigeria’s defensive resilience held firm as the clock ticked down.

Le match s’est soldé par la première victoire des Nigérianes dans le tournoi, confirming the Super Falcons as the early surprise package of the CAN Féminine 2026. The result lifts Nigeria’s hopes as the competition progresses.