Asisat Oshoala delivered when it mattered most, scoring the decisive goal as the Super Falcons claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia to revive their WAFCON 2026 campaign.
The experienced forward found the net early in the contest, handing Nigeria a crucial lead that proved enough to secure all three points against the Copper Queens.
The win marked a significant response from the Super Falcons after their underwhelming opening performance against Malawi, keeping their hopes of progressing in the tournament firmly intact.
Nigeria controlled large spells of the match but were forced to withstand sustained pressure from Zambia, whose attempts to find an equaliser were repeatedly denied by a resolute Falcons defence.
Oshoala's goal not only sealed a vital victory but also highlighted her importance to the team, with the veteran striker once again stepping up on the continental stage.
The result injects fresh momentum into Nigeria's WAFCON campaign as the nine-time African champions look to build on the victory in their remaining group fixtures.